Joe Rantz

We just finished watching The Boys in the Boat. We immediately had to look up what happened later in life to the characters. Wow...What a man Joe was. We are so glad we got to learn more about him and Joyce's life together by finding a little more information online. Just imagine...they never knew how many people in the world would learn of their story, be looking at their old pictures online, and admire them years later. Sounds like they had a remarkable life together.

Bless you Joe for your hard work! They didn't give participation trophies in those days. I lived a make it or break it life. People succeed more often when failure is not an option! RIP

Hoy he visto una película... "Remando como un solo hombre" en español. Me ha gustado enormemente y, además, me hizo conocer a un gran deportista y a un gran hombre. No le conocía, ni siquiera su nombre, hasta ahora no sabía quién era. Soy consciente de que hace tiempo que falleció... hoy lo que me alegra es su nacimiento. Mis agradecimiento para él y mis condolencias para los familiares que hoy tuviera aún. Descanse en paz.

Thank you for beating the odds in 36 and leaving a legacy to pass on to our future. Would have loved to meet you and your crew. Rest in Peace Joe.

After reading "The Boys In The Boat" I have so much regard for Joe. I was aggrieved at the conditions of his young life and the suffering he endured alone. What remarkable character and determination he was blessed with to rise above such an assault on his personhood. I felt real sadness for him. Meeting Joyce and developing a lifelong love must have assuaged his pain. Stories like Joe´s are the ones who ensure the rest of us express gratitude rather than resentment at what we have, that we...

God blessed him for his hard worked ! RIP

I attended the UW in the early 70's and remember the stories of the 1936 crew team, coach, shell house and Olympic Glory. I read the book " Boys in the Boat" earlier this year and saw the movie yesterday. I wish I could have met Joe Rantz before he passed away. Glad to see he married Joyce, had 5 kids and spent 35 successful years working for Boeing. Joe is a great example for all men, especially underdogs.

If I had to choose having dinner with one person it would be Joe Rantz. After reading "The Boys In The Boat" Joe embodies a person of integrity, courage, passion and acceptance. A true hero.

Incredible book...and the men about which it was written were even more incredible.