Obituary of Richard Rank

Rank, Richard ~ It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Richard on Friday, January 3, 2014 at the age of 57 years. One of a kind and he is gone. He was a lover of family, friends, his community, hockey, refereeing, “a cold one”, and life. Beloved husband and best friend of Deby Price Rank of Elmira. Loving father of Kyle and Roxie, Garrett (Nancy), and Caelen (Jamie). Devoted “Poppy” to granddaughter McKenzie. Survived by his mother-in-law Gladys Price, brothers Howard, Stewart, Bruce, David, and sisters Marie Hergott, Grace Pautler, and Betty Cole. Brother-in-law of Diann Lutz and Cameron Price. He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Mabel Schmidt and Arthur Rank and brother Robert Rank. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and colleagues at the Township of Woolwich and Wallenstein Feed & Supply. He touched and made a difference in so many lives on a daily basis. Richard cared about his friends and family, to whom he was unfailingly generous in offering his time and help. A celebration of life will be held at the Elmira Lions Hall (40 South St. W., Elmira) on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for the Richard Rank Memorial Fund to assist families unable to afford minor hockey. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Service Summary Celebration of Life: At the Elmira Lions Hall (40 South St. W., Elmira) on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. ~ Donations: A fund has been set up to assist families unable to afford minor hockey. Donations may be made at the funeral home, in person or by calling 519-669-2207, or at Richard's Celebration of Life Service. Cash or cheques accepted. Please make cheques payable to Friends of Hockey and in the memo line put: Rich Rank Fund.