Posted January 12, 2026

Sad News

Library Board Member Passes Away

Our long-time board member, Paul Rentenbach, passed away over the weekend. Paul was an avid library supporter who was serving his second (non-consecutive) term on the library board. He was instrumental in the effort to renew the library millage in 2017 and his extensive knowledge about municipal finances was invaluable on the board's finance committee. Library Director, Jessica Keyser said, "We will miss Paul's unwavering support and counsel."

He was also active in Grosse Pointe Rotary for many years. Paul was a senior partner at the Detroit law firm, Dykema Gossett, from which he retired in 2011. He attended the University of Michigan and graduated from Harvard Law School. He is survived by his wife, Jackie, his two adult daughters and two adult grandchildren.