Jean Van Rens

Jean A. (Aschenbrenner) Van Rens, age 69, of De Pere, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. The daughter of Rufus and Mildred (Vanden Hogan) Aschenbrenner was born September 6, 1951. She graduated from De Pere High School in 1969 and on May 21, 1970, married Daniel J. “Dan” Van Rens at St. Mary Catholic Church in De Pere. Jean worked for many years at Larsen Company and Dean Foods in Green Bay. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, flowers, and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Dan Van Rens; daughter Shannon (Chad) Weiss and Chad’s children: Zander and Devin Weiss. Further survived by her siblings: Diane (Roger) Loeh, Joan Nackers (her twin sister), Wayne (Alice) Aschenbrenner, Dave (Ann) Aschenbrenner, Mary (Carl) Ambrosius, Jim (fiancé Bobbie Anderson) Aschenbrenner, Janet (Bradley) Gay; brother-in-law Glen (Elaine) Van Rens; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Rufus and Mildred, Jean was preceded in death by her daughters: Tracy, Lisa and Angela; and her fur-babies: Sparky, Buttons and Kasey.
Family and friends may visit at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4805 Sportsman Drive, Ledgeview, Friday, August 13, from 9:00am until 11:00am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30am with Fr. Mike Ingold officiating. Cotter Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.