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Ken graduated from Belleville Township High School in 1958 and Belleville Junior College in 1960, where he played on the football team. After college he worked as a freelance photographer contributing to several publications, including covering Senator John F. Kennedy's visit to St. Louis in 1960. Ken served as an airman (A2C E-3) in United States Air Force, being honorably discharged in 1964.
Ken and Shirley became engaged in August of 1965 and married May 21, 1966. He was retired from St. Elizabeth's Hospital (Belleville), leaving not long after his wife retired from the same facility.
Being devout, he frequently attended a variety of churches but was a lifelong and active member of Signal Hill Lutheran Church in Belleville, and a member of American Legion Post 1255.
Ken was preceded in death by his:
Wife: Shirley J. Rank
Parents: David "Kenneth" Sr and Mildred E. (nee Kast) Rank
Brother: Gerald L. Rank
In-laws: Harold "Chick" and Wanda Theobald
Surviving are his:
Son: Timothy D. Rank
Daughter: Elizabeth J. (Matthew) DeSuza
Grandchildren
Eleanor L. Rank
Maureen
Haley Calhoun
David Calhoun
Dakota DeSuza
Lifelong friend: Bill (Sylvia) Lorenz
Close family friends: Ruth and Paul Ralfs
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Signal Hill Lutheran Church or American Legion Post 1255.
Funeral: Services will be planned for August with details to be announced at a later date.
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Beverly Ruser
July 20, 2024
Ken tried to visit most deceased classmates, my husband, Larry Ruser Sr, 2 years ago also. He shared stories and that meant a great deal to me. Ken was a special man!
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