Reynold F Almquist

Reynold F. (AKA Renny) Almquist was born 7/22/1932 in Jamestown, New York and passed away 3/6/2020 in his home in Leesburg Florida with his family around him. His wife (Nancy) and his son (Tim) were his caregivers in his final week in Hospice at home. Renny was a 1950 graduate of Jamestown High School and received his Bachelor's degree in 1960, and his Master's in English in 1966 from Fredonia State University. He also took classes at Hampton Institute, University of California, and The College of William and Mary while in the service. Renny served in the USAF from 5/1952 TO 5/1956, and was in the Korean War from 5/1953 to 5/1954. Renny was married to Nancy L. Carson (Falconer HS 1956) in 1958 and they remained together for 61 years. They resided at 38 Flagg Avenue (1958-1962), 11 Bush Street (1962-1966) and then finally 56 Lee Avenue from (1966-2002) when they moved to Leesburg Florida. Renny was an English teacher in the Jamestown Public School system from 9/1962 until his retirement in 6/1990. Almost all of his years were spent either teaching 8th or 9th grade English at Jefferson Junior High. He started teaching at the Old Jefferson and then moved up to the new school on Martin Road. During the summers, he and his good friend Larry Roush put new roofs on homes all around the Jamestown area when they weren't teaching. Renny was a devout Lutheran and a member of Holy Trinity (Forest Avenue) and Gloria Dei (Leesburg FL). He rarely missed Sunday services and was deeply devoted to the Christian church. Renny loved music, reading, dancing, and golf, but nothing came quite as close as his love for tennis. In the 1970's and 80's he was known to have one of the meanest serves in Jamestown. If he wasn't teaching or putting on a roof, he was almost certain to be at Roseland Park playing tennis, most of the time with his good lifetime friend Bruce Johnson. Renny loved his family and will be sorely missed. He is survived by two brothers, Harold Almquist (Jamestown), Quentin Almquist (East Amherst), his Wife Nancy Almquist (Leesburg, FL), his daughter Leasen Almquist (Weehawken NJ), his Son and Daughter-in-law Tim and Lynn Almquist and his two granddaughters Emma and Peyton Almquist, all of Mahwah NJ. Reynold- (Florida-2002) "If I live for ten more years it will be like twenty summers." He lived for 18 more years or 36 summers! Way to go Renny, don't forget your Racquet! Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Leesburg, FL

Reynold F Almquist

July 22, 1932 - March 6, 2020