Eloise Renwand Obituary

Eloise J. Renwand

Mar 1, 1928 - Oct 21, 2025

Sandusky

Eloise J. (Balconi) Renwand, 97, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully late Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025, with family at her side at The Commons of Providence Memory Care Center, Sandusky.

Born March 1, 1928, in Sandusky, the daughter of Henry and Vittorina (Brusa) Balconi. She was a 1945 graduate of Sandusky High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from College of Wooster and her Master's of Education degree from The University of Toledo. Over the years, Eloise had taught for a short time at Sandusky High School and later taught science and physical education at St. Mary's High School for 20 years, where she was loved and respected by many of her students. She concluded her career in education as an assistant professor of Biology at Providence School of Nursing before retiring in 1997.

She was devoted to her family and very community-minded, having volunteered for Stein Hospice and Firelands Regional Medical Center and serving as a five-year Board member for the local American Cancer Society. In 2012, she was inducted into Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic High School Achievement Hall of Fame.

Eloise was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was involved with Community Supper Program; was a member and past president of the Sandusky College Women's Club, Women's Civic Club, Treasurer for Erie County Republican Women's Club, and was a Delta Kappa Gamma member.

She is survived by her family, David (Linda) Renwand of Sandusky, Beth (Michael) Frank of Sandusky, Donna (Joe) McPeek of Sandusky, William Renwand of Blissfield, Michigan and Julie (Mark Santi) Renwand of Sandusky; 11 grandchildren, Gina, Alex, Jennifer, Melissa, Joey, Christian, Michael, Grace, Tony, Danny and Andrew; 19 great-grandchildren, Braden, Gianna, Rose, Ava, Noah, Max, Ethan, Heidi, Clare, Oliver, Wesley, Ronan, Reagan, Margaret "Maggie," Gabe, Sadie, Patrick, Mary, and Daniel; a niece, Mary Ann (Bob) Slagle of McKeesport, Pennsylvania; a nephew, Tom (Sandra) Renwand of Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania; and her cousins in Italy, Maria Grazia, Fernanda, and Pierra.

Eloise was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 66 years, Dean C. Renwand, December 4, 2016; and a daughter, Margaret Renwand.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2025, at David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Prayers will be recited Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky, with the Rev. Prashanth Kumar officiating. Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Sandusky.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Mary's Central Catholic High School, 410 W. Jefferson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Eloise's family at davidfkoch.com.