Rena Ellen (Hissong) Naumann, 83

Rena Ellen Naumann passed away on November 18, 2019 after long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Rena was born in 1936. Her mother, Rena Hissong, raised her and her four younger brothers in Kalispell. In 1954 Rena married the love of her life, Ralph Naumann. Their daughter Laurie was born in 1957.

Rena was a bookkeeper for Time Insurance for over 40 years. She then worked at the Village Greens Pro Shop for several years before retiring. The arrival of her grandsons, Cody and Taylor Swarthout, brought her much joy. The eight-hour drive to see them was not an obstacle; she never missed a holiday, sporting event or a chance to babysit. Together with Ralph, she took the boys on many vacations and made many special memories for them. Rena’s friends and family know how much she loved to host dinners and special events. Preparing a meal for those she loved and spending time with them was something she cherished. Skiing, camping, golfing and attending football games were just some of the activities she enjoyed.

Rena was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for 65 years. She loved the Lord and her church family. She served on many church boards, taught Sunday school was a member of LWML. Many of Rena’s lifelong friends were her sisters in Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was a member for over 50 years and always enjoyed time together with them.

Rena is survived by her husband, Ralph Naumann; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Rich Swarthout; grandsons, Cody and Taylor Swarthout; brothers, Vern Hissong and Skip and Jody Hissong; sisters-in-law, Jean Fredenberg and Liz Pollinger; brothers-in-law, George and Eleanor Naumann, Carl and Ellen Naumann; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Rena lived a good life with lots of love and laughter. She is now rejoicing in God’s Kingdom!

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 West California Street, Kalispell, with a lunch reception following.