Aaron D. Wrenn of Wasilla Dies at 59 After Battle With Cancer

Aaron D. Wrenn Remembered Following a Life Spanning Southeast Alaska and the Mat-Su

Aaron D. Wrenn, who built his life across Southeast Alaska and later settled in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, died on August 7 after a long battle with cancer. He was 59 years old.

Born June 20, 1967, at Mt. Edgecumbe hospital, Wrenn was the eighth child of Wayne and Selina (Marks) Wrenn. His early years were rooted in Sitka, where he attended Sitka High School before eventually relocating to Juneau. In Juneau, he worked at Wendy’s restaurant and managed the location before returning to Sitka.

Back in his hometown, Wrenn worked for the Korner Kash liquor store and later took a position with American Legion Post 13. Three years ago, he made his final move to Wasilla.

Throughout his life, Wrenn maintained deep ties to his community organizations. He was a shareholder of Shee Atika Inc. and Sealaska Corporation, and he was enrolled as a citizen of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion and a dedicated fan of the San Francisco 49ers.

Wrenn Is Survived by Siblings and Children

Wrenn was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne A. Wrenn of Maine and Selina (Marks) Wrenn of Sitka; his grandmother Mary Marks of Sitka; and his 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, and Suzette Burkhart of Sitka, as well as his brother Frank Wrenn of Kentucky. He also leaves behind his daughter Alexia Wrenn of Homer, his son Douglas Wrenn of Anchorage, and his granddaughter Nevaeh of Homer, along with many cousins, nephews, and nieces.

According to his family, Wrenn’s sisters Monique and Camille, alongside his caregivers, were by his side when he walked into the woods. The family expressed gratitude to the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and Shee Atika for assisting with funeral expenses, noting that Aaron is now home at his final resting place. A celebration of his life is pending.