Larena Marie "Rena" White, age 89, of Neopit, passed away on Monday June 26, 2023, in Shawano. Rena was born in the Town of Red Springs on January 22, 1934, daughter of the late Walter and Adelaide (Martin) Jacobs.  Rena graduated from Bowler High School and on April 25, 1953, she was united in marriage to the love of her life Peter F. White.  Peter preceded her in death on February 16, 2012. Rena was a devoted mother and wife and diligently created a very tight-knit family. An extremely hard worker, she maintained a full-time job while raising a large family.  She cherished the time spent at Legend Lake with her family, and she always insisted on a big fire. Rena enjoyed the countless hours she spent watching her children and grandchildren's athletic events throughout the years. She was a talented cook and proudly fed everyone at family gatherings and holidays. A wonderful mother and grandmother will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind.

Rena is survived by: her children, Cindy (Donald) Waukechon, Peter (Violet) White, Michaela "Kelly" (Tony) Brown, Brian White, Matt (Linda) White Sr., Curt (Carla) White, and Craig (Joleen) White; her stepdaughter Candice Firgens; her 27 grandchildren; her 65 great-grandchildren; her 5 great-great-grandchildren; her siblings Mae (Carl) Sabourin and Gordon Jacobs. She is further survived by her numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, including dear friend, Irene "Skeezix" Dickenson.

She is preceded in death by her husband Peter; her parents Walter and Adelaide; a son Michael in infancy; and a brother Gerald Jacobs.

A funeral service for Rena will be held on Friday June 30, 2023, at 11:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with Fr. Hanz Christian officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday June 29, 2023, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and again at the church on Friday from 10:00 am until the time of service.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brian for being a wonderful caregiver for many years.