To view the flowers from Renee's visitation, click here: Renee Fossen Flowers

Renee Fossen , 56, Minot, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in her home.

Renee was born January 29, 1965 in Minot, ND to Ronald and Patricia (Prescott) Lorntson. She called the Magic City home during her youth.

Renee was united in marriage to John Fossen on February 27, 1981 in Minot. They traveled with John's work as a seismographer for the next seven years throughout the United States from coast to coast and as far south as Texas.

They were blessed with the birth of their only son Travis in 1986. The moved from Deadwood, SD back to her hometown of Minot later that year.

In addition to caring for her own son and parents, Renee worked extensively in the community of Minot as a home health caregiver the remainder of her life. Her clients always became friends and often she was asked to care additional family members in need of help with their personal care and their home. People loved Renee for her caring nature and selfless demeanor. The inability to say 'no' and put others before herself is a legacy that we will forever treasure as a family.

Renee enjoyed the outdoors and was often found with a fishing pole or a book in her hand. Needlepoint projects while on the road with her husband and later gardening and DIY projects with her son Travis were big parts of her daily life. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to share in her life.

Renee is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, John Fossen, Minot; son Travis Fossen, Minot; sisters Brenda St. Claire, Ogilvie, MN and Theresa Marten, Minot; brother Daniel St. Claire, Gackle, ND along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Renee was preceded in death by her grandparents Henry 'Hank' and Mila 'Dolly' Lorntson and Evelyn and Clifford Prescott and parents Ronald and Patricia Lorntson.

Visitation and Memorial Gathering to Remember Renee : Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
A Celebration of Renee will be hosted by family and scheduled later this summer.