He was born November 10, 1922 to Joseph and Bertha (Benn) Rance in Peoria, IL.
He married Marian E. Spencer June 10, 1950 in Peoria, she preceded him in death on February 15, 2011.
He is survived by two daughters Susan Mahrt of Washington, IL, Linda (Mike) Veeder of Secor, IL; one son Peter Rance of Golden, CO; five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.
He worked at Commercial Solvents for 25 years. He was also a Stationary Engineer for Fleming Potter Co. until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of Local 8 Engineers Union.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 17, 2019 4:00-6:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be Friday January 18, 2019, 1:30 P.M. at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Burial will follow at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
Online condolences may be left at www.Davison-Fulton.com.