Richard J. Ranson (1942-2020)

RANSON, WEILAND

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 11/11/2020 at 22:34:44

Richard J. Ranson, 78, of Keokuk, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at UnityPoint Health in Keokuk.

The Funeral Service for Richard will be 11:30 AM Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Mueller Memorial Chapel at Linwood Cemetery with Pastor Jonathan Crawford officiating. Please respect our current social distancing requirements. Due to the current city mask mandate, masks are required at the service. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Richard’s family. The service will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Richard was born June 26, 1942, in Dubuque, the son of Joseph H. and Alice R. Weiland Ranson.

He was a 1961 graduate of Dubuque Senior High School.

Richard worked in Madison Wisconsin at a news agency.

He was an avid sports fan.

Survivors include his brother, Kenneth Ranson of Asbury; three nieces, Amy, Jill, and Diana Jo; one nephew, Cory; and sister-in-law, Diane Ranson of Dubuque.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Joseph Ranson Jr, and one sister-in-law, Sandy Ranson.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Richard’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.