Harold D. Rants Sr., 83, Mandan, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at a local hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, June 24, 2021, at DaWise-Perry / Mandan Crematory (4211 Old Red Trail, Mandan) with Pastor Dale Nabben officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.
Harold was born March 18, 1938, in Wilton, ND, to Everett and Agnes (Selahn) Rants. He was raised and educated in the Wilton area. He married the love of his life Gloria Schumacher on August 29, 1961. They were married nearly 60 years before his passing.
Harold served his country in the US Navy, stationed on the USS Yorktown Naval Aircraft Carrier. He was in Aviation Ordinance before moving on to Flight Deck Air Recovery. He was in various occupations over the years, including law enforcement, truck driving, owning and operating restaurants, and managing several mobile home parks in North Dakota and Washington.
Harold and Gloria have been involved with Northland Pace for over four years, where they made many new friends, and reconnected with some old ones. Harold enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and fishing and had a knack at repairing almost anything around the house. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, and he loved his dogs, Cheyenne, Roxy, and Scooby.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria; sons, Harold Jr. (Brenda), Robert (Darla); grandchildren, Margo, Shawn, Bethany, Jenna, and Camden; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Marlys Schlichenmayer; brother Kenneth (Eunice) Rants; and many nieces and nephews.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Barbara; sister, Margie Frederick.
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