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Jerry Wayne Rank

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Jerry Wayne Rank, 82, of Lincoln, MO passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28th, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on March 2nd, 1938 in Sedalia, MO. Jerry was the son of Harvey Winston Rank and Letha Mae Rank (Davis).

He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 where he was active in sports including basketball and fast pitch softball. He joined the Army in 1959 and served two years.

He married Sue Garrison on June 30th, 1962 in Lincoln, MO. To this union, three children were born: Roger, Anita, and Sonya.

Jerry was very active in the community including: Lincoln R-2 School Board, Producers Exchange #84 Board, Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department member & Board (since age 16), MFA Oil Board, Central Missouri Electric Co-Op Board, Lincoln Cemetery Board, and National Farmers’ Association.

He was baptized as a child at United Methodist Church in Lincoln, MO and attended First Baptist Church of Lincoln, MO.

Jerry farmed his whole life raising beef, pigs, soy beans, corn, wheat, hay, and milo. Jerry retired from farming in 2003. After retirement, Jerry enjoyed visiting with his coffee shop friends every morning and spending time with his family. Jerry and Sue loved traveling in their RV to Texas over the past ten years during the winter months. He loved to hunt and fish with Sue, his children, and his grandchildren. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and attending their events.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Winston Rank and Letha Mae Rank, one brother Harvey Dean Rank, (Maxine Jackson Rank), two nephews, Jimmy Wayne Rank and Danny Rank.

He is survived by his wife Sue Rank of Lincoln and their three children: Roger Rank, Lincoln, MO, Anita Rank Oplotnik (Brad), Fair Grove, MO and Sonya Rank Shafer (Scott), Grain Valley, MO. Jerry had seven grandchildren: Stephanie Rank (Marlin Hess), Amanda Rank, Kristen, Kelli, David, and Darin Oplotnik, and Jake Shafer. He had one great-grandchild, Madden Hess. He is also survived by his brother Jimmy Dale Rank, Lincoln, MO, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

A private family graveside service will follow at the Lincoln Cemetery. During the graveside service the cemetery will be closed to the public.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton County Cancer Fund, Heartland Hospice and the First Baptist Church of Lincoln in care of the Davis-Miller Funeral Home 119 W. Main Street Lincoln, Missouri 65338.


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