Michael Howle Ranck

Michael Howle Ranck, 75, of Strasburg, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 24, 2018. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Milton and Jean Howle Ranck and the husband of LaJune Quandt Ranck with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage last October. Mick graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School, Class of 1961, University of Pittsburgh, and Dickinson Law School. He served in the Army National Guard in 1961-62. He began his law career when he joined his father’s practice of Ranck & Ranck in 1976 and served as District Attorney from 1981-83, retiring from practicing in 2012. His civic organizations included the Lancaster Rotary Club where he served on the Program Committee bringing many controversial speakers to the club. He was a member of Slumbering Groundhog Lodge, Lancaster Liederkranz, Lancaster Ski Club, and Strasburg Sertoma. He was a former member of the Lancaster Country Club where he played tennis with the Court Jesters and Hamilton Club where he was the club squash champion for many years. He served on the Board of Historic Preservation Trust and Rockford Foundation, Strasburg Heritage Society and Strasburg Community Park Foundation. Mick served as a Republican Committee Man and chaired Let’s Life Belt Lancaster Committee. Mick had a welcoming heart and always found an opportunity to dance. His happiest times were spent entertaining friends, family and backyard sports. A highlight of his life was the annual 4th of July picnic which has been celebrated over 100 years. As Mick would say “Doggae”. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Anna Ranck, his son, David Ranck, one brother, John, husband of Barbara Ranck, Paoli, PA, sister-in-law, Lois Ranck, Lancaster, numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Scottie. He was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Geoffrey Ranck. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Mick’s Celebration of Life Service in the meadow at 52 East Main Street, Strasburg, PA 17579 on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. Casual backyard attire requested. Private family interment. ** The service will take place under a tent in the meadow. Please wear comfortable footwear and rain gear for your walk from the car. ** The family thanks the nurses and staff at the Mennonite Home and Hospice & Community Care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mick’s name may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 and Strasburg Heritage Society, 124 S. Decatur St, Strasburg, PA 17579.