Judy Kay (Sieler) Rennicks, 74, of Gillette, Wyo., passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Close to Home Hospice House after a long, painful fight with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services were held March 18 at Church at the Barn, with Pastor Mike Morrison officiating. Burial followed at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D. She was born Aug. 15, 1941, in Quinn, S.D., to Harold and Maxine Sieler. Judy moved with her three children to Gillette in May 1971, where she met the love of her life, Leland B. “Lee” Rennicks. The couple married on Nov. 9, 1985, in Gillette. Together they operated a fruit truck business. They both enjoyed the traveling and meeting people as they sold fruit and vegetables. Lee and Judy were most proud of the trees they planted together at their home. Besides traveling and dining with her husband Lee, Judy also enjoyed walking, shopping, fashion and church. She always tried to see the best in everyone and never hesitated to pray for anyone at any time. Her constant faith inspired many people over the years. Her favorite thing was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lee and Judy had a wonderful love for one another, even the nurses mentioned how she still lit up every time he came in the room. Survivors include her loving husband, Leland B. “Lee” Rennicks; four brothers, Gary Sieler of Rapid City, S.D., Terry Sieler of Colorado, and Dave Sieler and Steve Sieler, both of Gillette; two sisters, Sally Jakeway of Spearfish, S.D., and Dianne Terkildsen of Wall, S.D.; her three daughters, Cheryl Raye “Cher” Reyes of Holbrook, and Linda May “Lynn” Miller and Roxanne Kay “Anne” Peterson, both of Gillette; seven step-children; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and many great and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, numerous aunts and uncles, and two grandchildren. A memorial has been established in Judy’s name. Memorials and condolences may be sent in her name to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, Wyo. 82716.
