Aaron D. Wrenn, of Wasilla, Alaska, died on August 7 after a long battle with cancer. He was 59 years old.
A celebration of his life is pending.
Aaron was born June 20, 1967, at Mt. Edgecumbe hospital, the eighth child of Wayne and Selina (Marks) Wrenn. He attended Sitka High School before moving to Juneau, where he worked at Wendy’s restaurant and was the manager before moving back to Sitka. He worked for Korner Kash liquor store, then later for American Legion Post 13.
He moved to Wasilla three years ago.
He was a shareholder of Shee Atika Inc. and Sealaska Corporation, and enrolled as a citizen of Sitka Tribe of Alaska. He also was a member of Sons of American Legion. Among his enjoyments was watching the San Francisco 49ers play.
Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne A. Wrenn of Maine, Selina (Marks) Wrenn of Sitka; grandmother Mary Marks of Sitka; and brothers Wayne A. Wrenn Jr. of Kentucky and Anthony (Tony) Wrenn of Sitka.
He is survived by his sisters, Sabrina Smith of Sitka, Monique Tow of Oregon, Camille Ferguson of Oregon; Suzette Burkhart of Sitka, and brother Frank Wrenn of Kentucky. He leaves behind his daughter Alexia Wrenn of Homer; son Douglas Wrenn of Anchorage and granddaughter Nevaeh of Homer.
He also is survived by many, many cousins; nephews and nieces.
Aaron's sisters Monique and Camille and his caregivers were by his side when he walked into the woods.
His family expressed thanks to Sitka Tribe of Alaska and Shee Atika for helping with funeral expenses; Aaron is home now at his final resting place, the family said.
