John Norris Renneburg ’33

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John died of a bleeding ulcer Aug. 29, 2005, at the age of 93.

He was a graduate of Gilman School in Baltimore. He earned his bachelor's degree from Princeton in politics and later received a law degree from the University of Maryland. He went to work for the family business until World War II, when he enlisted in the Navy. After the war he returned to his company.

John had a great and wonderful life. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; son John Norris Jr.; a daughter, Carol Renneburg Pratt; and four grandchildren.

The Class of 1933

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