Updated 5:50pm 4/26/17
Longtime KSCJ Open Line Host Randy Renshaw has passed away after a short illness.
Family members say Renshaw died of complications from cardiac arrest Tuesday at a Sioux City hospital.
The 66 year old Renshaw was the voice of KSCJ for over a quarter of a century, beginning in the mid 1980’s.
Sam Clovis, who works for President Trump in the U.S.D.A., got his start in radio talk thanks to Renshaw:
OC…….with Randy. :23
Clovis and Renshaw became fast friends with Sam becoming a frequent guest and eventually hosting his own show on KSCJ:
OC…………..on the radio. :27
Clovis also credits Randy with helping him launch his political career:
OC………..public appearances. :15
Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake at 2:30pm.
A visitation will take place at 1:30pm Saturday.
Burial will take place in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Longtime KSCJ Open Line Host Randy Renshaw has passed away after a short illness.
Family members say Renshaw died of complications from cardiac arrest Tuesday at a Sioux City hospital.
The 66 year old Renshaw was born in Storm Lake on November 18th, 1950.
He was the voice of KSCJ for over a quarter of a century, beginning in the mid 1980’s.
Renshaw left KSCJ briefly for California and St. Louis, returning to the station to cover news and host “Open Line” in 1992.
He retired in June of 2013.
Funeral services are pending.
Photo by George Lindblade
