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Barney Ransberger Obituary
Coleman, TX
Barney Ransberger, 86, of Coleman, passed Wednesday, May 03, 2017 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be 1:00PM, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Barney Ransberger was born November 30, 1930 in Coleman County to Paul and Mattie Chapman Ransberger. He attended the Bayou School in Coleman County and graduated from Coleman High School. He married Sylbia Bowers on May 20, 1954 in Coleman. Barney operated a filling station before joining the Army National Guard of Texas in 1960, retiring after 45 years of service as Command Sargent Major. Barney was an avid sports fan all through his life. He was a long-time member of the Coleman Little League Association, the Coleman Softball Association, played on the men's Volley Ball team and was the coach of the Styx softball team. Barney also loved to hunt and fish and was a 4-H Leader, teaching wood crafts. Barney was a member of the Heart of Texas Old Guard Bunch and the Men's Downtown Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his wife, Sylbia Ransberger of Coleman; two sons, Bruce Ransberger, of Coleman, Barry Ransberger of Coleman; one daughter, Sue Ransberger of Coleman; four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Barney was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
Visitation with the family will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, Friday, May 5, 2017 at Stevens Funeral Home.
Donations in memory of Barney may be made to the Men's Downtown Sunday School Class or the Heart of Texas Old Guard Bunch.
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Don Hill
May 12, 2017
CSM Ransberger, an outstanding leader and role model, his steadfast determination, all traits that guided many soldiers. It was an honor and privilege to know him.
Jim West
May 8, 2017
I always had the utmost respect for Barney. I will miss seeing him at the Guard meetings. I'm so sorry we missed the funeral, we were in Florida last week.
I have many fond memories of the many years knowing him.
May God bless you all
May 6, 2017
Aunt Syblia - we loved Uncle Barney very much. Bruce, Barry, and Sue you are so blessed to have had him for a Dad. His love for his family was apparent to us all. I know he and my Dad are having a good ol' time in heaven. Love and Prayer this day. Linda Ransberger Geron
Ted Vance
May 6, 2017
Our Sincerest Condolences for your loss. May your memories give you peace and comfort.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless!
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Nora Sheffield
May 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
Martha Reyes-Hewitt
May 5, 2017
Mrs. Ransberger in this sorrowful time, may the love of family and strength from friends comfort you. Sue, may you find peace and comfort in loving memories! God bless your family!
May 5, 2017
My condolences to your family for the loss of a dear loved one. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that's our loving creator cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7
Virginia Bethke
May 4, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Barney was a jewel. Enjoyed his company. Especially at 42 club. God's blessings be with you. Virginia Bethke
Jody Roberts
May 4, 2017
Sorry for your loss, CSM Ransberger was my first Supervisor in the Guard at Brownwood, he was a great freind and mentor.
Carrie Hale
May 4, 2017
Mrs.Ransburger so sorry to hear aboutbMr.Ransburger Sue I will be thinking about all of y'all and keeping you in my prayers
Carrie Hale
Debi Ray
May 4, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Ransberger family. What big shoes to be filled in the Coleman Community. My thoughts & prayers are with you all as you say your earthly goodbyes to such an honorable, steadfast gentleman. God bless & comfort you in the days ahead.
Ricky White
May 4, 2017
One of the finest men I ever had the honor of knowing. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. RIP Coach.
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