Lucille M. Ranke, 88, passed away on Dec. 5, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lucille was excited about going to heaven after lying in a hospital bed and not being able to do anything for herself. She was known as a hard worker, never resting. She lived to serve the Lord and care for others.
Lucille was born Feb. 21, 1935, to Alfred and Ellowene Mitsch. She graduated from Waterford High School, Class of ‘52. She met the love of her life, Herman “Earl” Ranke and was married on Aug. 16, 1952. They were happily married for 71 years. They lived in Waterford on Ranke Farm where they raised their family. Lucille and Earl enjoyed traveling. Every winter for 25 years the couple would travel to Bibleville in southern Texas.
Lucille is survived by her husband Herman “Earl” Ranke; daughter Marcia, and grandson Andrew (Katie); son Bruce (Debbie) and grandsons Jeremy, Nathan (Vanessa), and Aaron (Sarah); seven great grandchildren, sister Norma (Harold), three nieces and three nephews.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, sister Irene, and brother-in-law Harold.
A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, from 9:30 until 10:50 a.m. followed directly by a service at Integrity Celebration Center, 2789 Browns Lake Dr., Burlington.
Well-wishers may visit www.integrityfunerals.net.
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