Robert J. Rankl, Sr.

Robert J. Rankl Sr., age 75, of Massillon, passed away early Sunday morning. Bob was born January 14, 1931 in East Greenville, Ohio to Vincent and Bessie (Boekel) Rankl. He graduated from WHS in 1949 and then went on to graduate from the American Saving & Loan Institute. On March 15, 1952 Bob married the love of his life, Nancy (Ulbricht) Rankl. Bob served our country in the Korean War as the Battery Clerk. Bob returned home and continued working for the former Massillon Savings & Loan as the executive Vice President & managing officer. He retired from the bank after 25 yrs. of loyal service. After his retirement from the bank, he went to work for the Massillon K-Mart where he took care of the flowers for 13 yrs. until his retirement. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors wife, Nancy (Ulbricht) Rankl of Massillon; two sons, Bob Jr. and Robyn Rankl of Massillon, Randy and Cindy Rankl of Clinton; father, Vincent Rankl of Massillon; sister, Linda and James (Eddie) Fowler; brother, Arthur (Bud) and Ginny Rankl; grandchildren, Robbie, Lindsay, Jacob Rankl and Corey Emery; great-grandson, T.J. Rankl; best friends, Jim and Mary Helen Wilson of North Canton. There will be a funeral service on Wednesday at 2 P.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7–9 P.M. (TONIGHT) at the funeral home and one hour before the service. Pastor Todd Sovine will officiate. The interment will take place in Massillon Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials be made to WHS Alumni Assoc. or Whipple Heights Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Paquelet-Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.Paquelet.com 330-833-3222