Richard E. Rankin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard E. Rankin of Hollister, Missouri, born in Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on January 20, 2022 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard E. Rankin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Loran Rankin and Margaret Fern Rankin (McClure); his former wife Laquetta Jane Hampton; and his son James Rankin. He is survived by: his wife Anita Rankin of Hollister; his children, Richard Rankin, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, Debbie Strand (Joel) of Branson, Brian Rankin (Diann) of Hollister, Cheryl Erickson (Robert) of Branson, Terry Rankin (Robin) of Blue Eye, Eric Rankin of Hollister, Gina White (Ron) of Mattoon, IL and Ann Bacigalupo (Barb) of Morton Grove, IL; his stepdaughter Ellie Stacer (Gary) of Hollister; and his siblings, Pete Rankin (Hazel) of Shelbyville, IL, John Rankin (Marie) of Kimberling City and Martha Vits of Champaign, IL. He is also survived by twenty-nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
