Born on May 30, 1940 to Hugh Leonard Ranft and Minna Marburger Ranft.
Died February 15, 2023
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son and numerous close friends.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Venave Ivy Ranft and their 5 children, Deborah Ranft, Cynthia
Riebe (James), Kevin Ranft (Jamie), Brent Ranft, Stephen Ranft (Jenifer) and many beloved
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As well as his siblings Larry Ranft, Joan Bowman (Mark), Mindy
Walden, numerous in-laws, relatives and friends.
While many knew him for his diligent appliance repair, many more knew he was dedicated to teaching
God’s Word to any who wanted to learn. He was loved for his generous, outgoing personality and
helpful disposition. He was known for using the Bible to “set things straight” while also using it to “bind
up the broken-hearted.”
He will be remembered for those qualities and his hard work in serving to promote God’s will here on
earth. We are confident that the words found in Nehemiah 5:19, “do remember me favorably, O my
God, for all that I have done in behalf of this people” can be said with Jim in mind. We know sometime
in the near future, we will once again see his broad smile, hear his booming voice singing
wholeheartedly and feel his warm embrace as he begins to engage us in conversation over a shared
meal.
His memorial service will be held in person at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at
1367 Eastwood Dr Seguin TX 78155 on February 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm. A gathering to encourage one
another will be held after the service. The following is the Zoom information for those unable to attend –
Meeting ID: 878 1573 4112 (Password: Remember).