William Howard Rant
May 24, 1945 ~ July 10, 2022
William Howard Rant, 77, formerly of Jefferson City, Missouri, died Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Summit of Bettendorf, Bettendorf, Iowa.
William was born May 24, 1945, in Dothan, Alabama, the son of Frank and Wilma (Hamm) Rant. He married Terry Ange, with whom he had two children prior to separating. He earned his PhD in Mathematics from the University of Alabama and went on to teach at Lincoln University for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing guitar, working on math problems, and loved the beach.
William is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Laura Rant of Bettendorf, Iowa; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Pat) Lopez, Megan Rant, and Dylan Rant; a great-grandson, Brody; and two sisters, Marilyn Rant of North Carolina and Renee Maye of Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Dina Rant.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, at Trimble Funeral Homes, 3210 N. Ten Mile Dr., Jefferson City. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lincoln University Army ROTC, 903 Lafayette St., Soldiers Hall, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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Eric, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I so enjoyed working with him at Lincoln.
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Eric and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
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Eric, When I moved to Dothan in 1960 and started Dothan High School I didn’t know anyone. You father was the first person who befriended me. We became fast friends and shared many adventures as teens. I will never forget the friendship and kindness your father, grandmother and grandfather showed me the three years I lived in Dothan. You, your family, and your aunts have my heart felt sympathy for your tremendous loss. Ronnie McLeod
My condolences to Eric & Family! I just learnt the passing of your father Dr. W. Rant, and am deeply saddened by such a loss. He was my Math Professor at Lincoln University in Missouri. May His Soul Rest in Peace!