Charles F. Rank

Charles F. Rank, 85, resident of Rose City for the past 25 years, formerly of Pleasant Ridge, passed, on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Chuck was born in Detroit in 1924. He was a successful Commercial Photographer who later retired to the home he built in Rose City. Chuck was a decorated WWII Army Airforce veteran of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th degree. Chuck had the honor of being named Region II Tree Farmer of the Year in 2004. He was an avid hunter, bowler, golfer, builder, woodworker and Red Wings fan. Chuck loved living in northern Michigan, referring to it fondly as "God's Country". Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Margaret Rank. He was also the proud father of 10 children, Linda Farmer, and Greg Rank both of Rose City, Laurie Johnson and Elaine LeBlanc of Clarkston and Royal Oak respectively, Larry Rank and Thomas Rank both of Florida, and Rick Rank, Robert Rank and Kevin Rank of Colorado. Chuck enjoyed 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Jefferey Rank. He was a wonderful husband, a kind and loving father, and very dear to his many good friends and relatives. He will truly be missed. Visitation will be held at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City on Tuesday, December 1st from 3 to 9pm, the Knights of Columbus will lead a rosary at 7pm. A mass will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd at 11am at Holy Family Catholic Church on Peters Road in West Branch.