Jay F. Rantanen passed away on July 5, 2020, at age 81. Jay is lovingly survived by his sister Marie (Richard Castle), brother Gerald Rantanen (Regina), nieces Nicole, Sara, Sheri, Marsha and Cyndi plus many cousins, many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Hector and Bertha Rantanen. Jay began his career at Allis-Chalmers in Milwaukee, WI and continued that career with Siemens. His career had him residing in Atlanta, Little Rock, New Orleans, Paris (France), and finally Johnson City, TN where he retired before returning to Milwaukee. Jay was a very active, faithful member of a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) in each of these cities. Private family services were held. Church and Chapel Ritter-Larsen Bros. 262-782-8030. Obit –Condolences – Directions. www.churchandchapel.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 7 to Jul. 10, 2020.

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Tom Thiele

July 9, 2020

I worked with Jay, where he was controller, during our time with Allis-Chalmers and Siemens in New Orleans, where we were both also members of Crown of Life Lutheran Church. Many wonderful memories during our time together there. He is now enjoying eternal life in a much happier place. Best wishes and condolences to his family here.

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