James Emery Wren

James Emery Wren was born on April 29, 1938 to parents James and Mary Wren in Peoria, Illinois. 

He worked for Rocker Industries for 45 years. 

His biggest joy was spending time with his family. 

He loved traveling with his wife on cruises all over the world and he loved to travel to Illinois to his hometown of Hanna City and spend time with family. 

He loved dancing and did that often with his wife. 

He and his wife enjoyed playing in poker tournaments and often won.

He enjoyed fishing and playing in a chess club in his younger days.

He had a classic Chevy and a classic 1956 T-bird that he took to car shows and won several trophy's. 

He married Mary Joy Herold March 1959 

He married Joanne Marzelli in 1977

He married Sandra Veruty April 10 1985 

He is survived by; 

His wife, Sandy Wren

His children;

JoAnne (Mike) Gordon 

James Wren 

Joseph Wren 

Jeanette (Jason) Jeffers 

His stepchildren;

John Jones 

Rebecca Baughman 

14 grandkids

26 great-grandkids 

10 great great grandkids 

 His siblings;

Rosemary Elam

Lois Reason

Gerry (Kate) Wren

Debby Mathis

He is predeceased by 

His parents, James and Mary Wren 

Step-Daughter Crystal Wassenaar 

Grandson Steve Gordon