Rita M. Ranchel Obituary
Rita M. Ranchel (Lima, Ohio), born on September 7, 1941, passed away on June 4, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita M. Ranchel to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence "Larry" Gerdeman and Loretta Gerdeman (Kerber); her husband Roger "Butch" Ranchel; her brother-in-law Jay Ranchel; and her sisters, Ann Lepley (Leroy) and Roseanne Turner (Dan).
She is survived by: her children, Gary D. Ranchel (Cheryl) of Ballwin, MO, Renee M. Lawson (Jim) of Centerville, OH and Scott M. Ranchel of Lima, OH; her grandchildren, Marissa, Mackenzie, Tyler, Abby, Clayton, Morgan, Connor and Leah; her siblings, Larry Gerdeman (Rose) of Ft. Wayne, IN and Janie Seggerson (Bob) of Lima, OH; and her sister-in-law Mary Ranchel of Columbus, OH..
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fr. Herr Scholarship at Lima Central Catholic High School.
