Clarence William "Rennie" "Doc" Mehlenbeck III Obituary (1948

Clarence William "Rennie" "Doc" Mehlenbeck III passed away at his home in Silverdale, WA of a sudden heart attack on 25 June 2015. He was 67 years old. Rennie was born in Madras OR to Clarence William "Bill" Mehlenbeck Jr. and Mary Frances Mattison Mehlenbeck on 15 March 1948. He spent his childhood years in Madras before attending Whitman College in Walla-Walla, WA then transferring to Oregon State University in Coravllis, OR eventually completing dental school in 1975. During his time in Dental School he joined the Navy, entering active Naval Service in 1975. Over the next twenty years he served as dentist, specializing in Endodontics, obtaining the rank of LCDR and was stationed all over the United States broken up by a "West Pack" tour and a 2 year-long stint in Okinawa. Rennie retired from the Navy in 1995. He then embarked on a second career in Dentistry, doing work for Willamette Dental, Dr. Taylor-in Silverdale, WA as well as others. He permanently retired from Willamette Dental in 2013. Rennie was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt and share the meat with all who needed it. He enjoyed almost nothing more than a good day's fishing, never losing his enthusiasm. After retirement he often stated that he didn't know when he had time to work. He is survived by his wife Pam, children Sarah and Clarence William "C.W." IV, grandchildren, Hannah, Kaylie, and Chase. Survivors also include his sister Mrs. Gilbert Arent of Milwaukie, OR and his brother Wayne of Abu Dhabi, UAE. He was -pre-deceased by his brother Cary and parents. Funeral Services will be held at Lewis Funeral Chapel, 5303 Kitsap Way Bremerton, WA 98312, at 10:00AM on Friday, July 3. All who knew him are welcome to attend.