Fred R. Rantz

Fred, your corn stand was one of the highlights of our summer and we always enjoyed visiting with you. We will miss you and fondly remember your words "have you had our corn before?"

Fred, your corn stand was one of the highlights of our summer and we always enjoyed visiting with you. We will miss you and fondly remember your words "have you had our corn before?"
Paul and Beth Hamilton, Papillion

Dear Aunt Alice and family:

Uncle Fred was a wonderful man and it's hard to believe he's gone. I loved him dearly and will miss his warmth and his humor. I know he and mom are probably sharing a good laugh and as you said, Alice, probably wondering why we're so sad.

My thoughts are with you.

Love, Linda

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

Our family was very sad to see the memorial to "the corn man" on Cornhusker street. We have enjoyed getting corn and visiting with Fred. Many summer dinners we had only corn. He will be missed by many. As my son said when I told him the news, "maybe he's selling corn up in heaven". God bless him and your family.

We are saddened to hear of your passing. Stopping at your stand has been a true pleasure and joy for us. Your corn was the best,but your friendliness and love for the people you served is what we will truly miss!

Fred, you had the best corn, God gave you a great gift to work the land and his people. I am blessed to have come in contact with you. This summer will be a little sad as I drive by your spot in papillion.

Always knew summer had truly started when we saw the makings of Fred's spot!!! Always joking with everyone saying he had to pay mama's credit card off..hee hee Giving his personal time always while slipping us and extra ear or two of corn! There will forever be an Empty spot in our summer days.... He was a "staple" to Papillion and will forever be missed!!

The world became a sadder place on Friday November 21, 2008. Fred was a happy wonderful person who always had a joke to tell or a funny story to share. All those who knew him loved him. Fred will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Love Cassandra
p.s. There is a small memorial where Fred had his corn stand for 15 years on the south east corner of 72nd and carnhusker.