| Graduation Year | Class of 1963 |
| Date of Passing | Jan 05, 2016 |
| About | MENOMONIE — Wendell C. Ranney, 70, of Menomonie went home peacefully to his heavenly Father Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, while at his home. He was born March 15, 1945, in Menomonie, to Clifford and Sylvia (Olson) Ranney. He grew up in the Menomonie area, and graduated in 1963, from Menomonie High School. He graduated from UW-Stout with a master of science in vocational rehabilitation in 1974. Wendell was a police officer for many years and the first juvenile officer for Dunn County in the early 70s. He taught at UW-Stout in the vocational rehab department for five years, and then entered into real estate and insurance sales. He graduated in 2010, from Liberty University, with a degree in general bible course. He was then honored with his Certificate of Ordination from the National Association of Christian Ministers in 2012. He was truly blessed to preach God’s Word over the past few years and was very involved with the Prison Ministry in Eau Claire. His priorities in life were his faith, his family and his grandchildren. He referred to his wife Mary as his angel. Wendell married Mary Staehling Sunday, Aug. 14, 1966, at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. They have two daughters, Sarah and Anna. Wendell is survived by his wife, Mary, of Elk Mound; two daughters, Sarah (Matt) Bosin of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Anna (Tony) Jennison of Apple Valley, Minn. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Andrew and Laura Bosin, Michael, Elizabeth, Amelia and Evelyn Jennison. He is further survived by a sister-in-law, Avis Ranney; and several nieces, nephews; other family members; as well as many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Sylvia; a brother, Edgar; a sister, Dianne; and other close relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Oakridge Lutheran Brethren Church in Menomonie. Family and friends are welcome from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, for a visitation at the church. Olson Funeral Home, Menomonie, is serving the family. |
