Beulah I. Rank, age 86, of Adams, Wisconsin died Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Liberty Village in Adams with family by her side.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Pastor Sherry Hoening will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and again from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Beulah was born October 9, 1930 in the Town of Big Flats, Adams County to Nels and Occa Peterson. She went to elementary at Niebull school in Big Flats. She graduated in 1948 at Adams-Friendship High School.
Beulah married Jerold Rank on June 14, 1952 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale. To this union three children were born Nancy, Nels, and Karen. She worked at the Adams County Times after high school. She joined Jerry in operating Rank’s Bar until 1976 when Jerry died and then continued operating the Bar until 1984. She then worked for Farmer’s Insurance in Adams until she retired.
She had a lifetime of fun. She loved to play the organ at the bar for sing-a-longs, birthdays, anniversaries and any kind of party imaginable. She had a strong love for family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Scott) Sorensen, Friendship and Karen (Jim) Murphy, Loves Park, Ill. and daughter-in-law Sue Rank of Tomah.
Eight grandchildren, Bryan (Stacy) Sorensen, Oswego, IL; Krista (Ryan) Skalitzky, Columbus, WI; Jason Rank of Parker, CO; Jerry Rank of LaCrosse, WI; Tobias (Niki) Woodruff of DeKalb, IL; Antonio (Amanda) Porrello of Lombard, IL; Carol (Sam White) Comparetto of Champagne, IL and Lucas Comparetto of Loves Park, IL. Step-grandsons Matt (Jen) Havlik of Town of Rome and Chad (Rene) Smith of Tomah
Ten great-grandchildren Lizzy, Abby and Rachel Sorensen, Oswego, IL; Mara and Preston Skalitzky of Columbus, WI; Treyton and Nolan Rank of Parker, Colorado; Isabel and Olivia Woodruff of DeKalb, IL; Hunter Porrello of Lombard, IL. Step great-grandchildren Ethan Lietz, Jason Burch, Asher and Conner Havlik, Town of Rome and Addison Smith of Tomah.
Sisters-in-law, Bea Kearns and Patsy Quartaro.
Many nieces and nephews and countless friends.
Also, amazing caregivers and residents of Liberty Village.
She is predeceased by her parents, Nels and Occa, husband Jerry and son, Nels.
Sisters, Mayme Hintz, Lillian Crawford, Eva Fekete and brothers Alva and Earl Peterson.
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Romy Hintz, Raymond Crawford, Jim Fekete, Frances Peterson and Idella Peterson. George and Pearl Rank; Ed and Virginia Rank; Nick Quartaro and Patrick Kearns.
She also was very close with her pets Apple, Ruffles, and Tillie.
Didn’t know your mom but my best friend Carol & i used to go to Ranks years ago, in the 80’s, and it was some of my first times in a bar, remember her playing the organ. Visited Ranks many times thru the yrs, so sorry for your loss & just try to remember the joy she brought to many of us who even if we didn’t know her, entertained us with her talent for music. An icon in Adams that will be remembered by many. My prayers & thoughts go out to all who knew her well & loved her.
We’re so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I have enjoyed visiting with her when I go to Liberty to visit my mom. It wasn’t until I was there on Friday that I found out that she had passed away. She was always cheerful and happy to share a few memories from the past.
I have fond memories, like so many, of your mom playing the organ at Rank’s Tavern. And those big ole fat ham sandwiches were the best !!!! We are praying for peace and comfort for the days ahead and that all the wonderful family memories will bring joy to your hearts amid the loss.
Nancy: So very sad to find out about you mother’s passing….what a fine and fun lady she was….so many memories during my high school years come pouring back.
Sorry this was so late…I received the info from the Times, which I still receive and read weekly!
Bulla will be greatly missed. I remember her wonderful organ music she played so well. She was very special friend.Gave a smile and it made you feel like your day would be so much brighter. Please except my sincere condolences.
Nancy and family, sending you our sympathy. Sorry to hear of your loss. Peace be with you.
Dear Karen and Nancy,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Love, Tim
So sorry to hear of your loss. My Grandpa Phil Matteson spent many hours at the bar playing cards. My condolances to all her family.
So sorry to hear about your Mom. My deepest sympathy to all of you! I have many good memories of your Mom and family!
Karen, I’m sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
A very heartfelt condolence on the loss of Beulah. She was courageous, compassionate and full of life. She will be missed by all who knew her. You are in our prayers.
Condolences to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Beaulah’s family. She touched a lot of people through out her life!!
So sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed visiting with Beulah through the years. She was a fun lady. Loved listening to her play the organ. Our sympathy to the family.
So sorry -so soon-how I will miss my weekly visits with Buelah when we discussed the antics of the past- the trips- and of late tried to solve the problems of the Brewers and the Packers. How I will miss visiting with her.
Beulah was loved by many in our small town and I had the privilege to have work with her. She always had a smile and usually a smart ass remark for you. She will be sorely missed! Rest in peace my dear lady.
To Beulah’s family, I had the good fortune to work with Beulah when we worked at Murph’s Insurance and stayed in touch a bit through the years. She was a great person to work with! Great sense of humor and common sense and gave some pretty good advise when asked. She was special! My sympathy for your loss.
Condolences to the family. When Art and I moved to Adams, Beulah was one of the first people we met. She made us feel welcome to the community. I have good memories of her organ playing at Rank’s, and of the humongous ham sandwiches we enjoyed there. She will be missed.
Rank family
What a great lady Beulah was. Nels and I would hang out before home games when in high school, she would always feed us before we left. Every time I seen her at liberty she asked if I remembered the Shortys.
Always enjoyed her at ball games.
She will be missed by many.
LONG LIVE HER MEMORIES
LOREN AND PEG
Nancy, Karen, Tobias and family.
I was sorry to hear of your loss…the county’s loss, a lifetime Adams County resident that shared her sparkle, love, and light with all she met!
Jodie
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Beulah, she was an awesome lady, always enjoyed talking with her, she sure was a lot of fun, she will be missed! Our thoughts & prayers are with her family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace.
Nancy, Karen and families. So sorry for the loss of your Mom. There will never be an Beulah . So many great memories to cherish. I can hear her playing the organ and angels singing with her!
My condolences to the Rank family for a loss of one of the Adams county’s icons. She will be missed by all.
To the family of Beulah, we are so sorry for your loss. She was loved by so many. God Bless, Jack and Brenda Allen
Just wanted to give you all our condolences. We will miss seeing Beulah, her smile and the twinkle in her eyes. She is at peace, probably not resting, bet she is raising cane up there. Take care! Judy & Dennis
I will always appreciate how Aunt Beulah cared for my grandmother, Esther Kearns (Jerry’s mother). She cared for Grandma for many years. She would even bring Grandma to Rank’s Bar and let her clear tables even at 87 years old! Grandma loved it! Aunt Beulah’s kindness will always be remembered. Love to Karen and Nancy.
Beulah’s is a life to be celebrated!
My brother Tim and I spent a couple summers up at Aunt Beulah and Uncle Jerry’s farm in the 70s, and I hold those memories very dear to my heart (especially chasing Karen around and pulling her hair). I also remember hanging out at Rank’s bar with my father and Uncle Jerry was kind to us – and always kept the Orange Crush sodas coming. Several years later I brought my drum set up from Milwaukee and Aunt Beulah and I jammed one Saturday night at the bar. At age 15 I thought wow! Aunt Beulah ROCKS!
All those years ago Aunt Beulah was a caring, funny, talented, positive thinker – a real one-of-a-kind. Just a few weeks ago when we visited her she was still that same upbeat person.
Karen and Nancy rest assured your mother lives on in our hearts.
I send you my deepest sympathy for the lose of your beautiful mother. When ever I think about my sister, Reggie, I am reminded how much they loved each other. Staying in touch with your mom through the years has brought me great comfort. I know they are looking down on us and smiling because what could be better than being in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. May that comfort you and your family for ever here on earth. She was a beautiful person with a Blessed Sou. I will always miss her.
Scott and Nancy; So sorry for your loss.
My deepest Condolences on the loss of Mrs. Rank. I have fond memories of going to Ranks Bar with my Dad and eating those wonderful ham sandwiches. She was such a wonderful Lady. May God keep and comfort you now and always.
Nancy and all the family……..Bula will be missed by all who knew her. Think good thoughts when you realize that she and
Belva (Parr) Mead are up in heaven having a high old time. I’ll never forget the day she got stuck in the alley on her motor chair. What a hoot. Thoughts and prayer are with you all.
I don’t remember a time before Beulah. I think she was one of the first people I met when my parents moved up here.
I spent a lot of time at Rank’s bar when my mom worked there and Beulah has been a part of my life ever since.
I will miss her laughter, her stories, her music and most of all the love that she gave.
She was a good friend of my mom and dad and will be missed by so many, many people.
I guess heaven just got a new organist.
My heart is breaking right along with everyone else’s.
May she rest in peace.
Everytime I hear organ music I will think of her.
Strangely enough, if you listen closely. ..I think you can faintly hear a polka in the rain as it falls from heaven tonight….
I’m so sorry to here of Beulah’s passing. My family has so many fond memories of the Rank family, at their house, the tavern, and in public. She was a terrific person and great personality, esp. on the organ. Who could play the organ with more life!? Love you all very much. Sorry I will not be able to attend her services as I will be on call this weekend. My thoughts and prayers to all of you. God bless Beulah.
Nancy, Scott, Karen and the family,
I am saddened to have lost one of my best friends of many years. We had so much fun together on trips and with your family at outings. Beulah was a special gal and I remember how she would play the “E-i E-i Oh polka for me! So many memories have been going through my head! My heartfelt love and prayers go out to all of you at this time. Love, Bonnie
Mom has said it best, a special gal! Your mom will be missed by all the lives she touched. Know we are praying for all of you.
Love, BJ
Our condolences go out to the Rank family. Beulah was pillar of the community and will always be in our hearts.
Karen and Nancy, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, she was a great lady.
Nancy, Bryan, Krista and families. Bill and I send our deepest sympathy. She was quite a gal and it was a pleasure to have known her and her family.
Nancy and Karen,
Deepest condolences to you and your families. Your Mom was a wonderful Aunt to my Dad Duane and his siblings Verna and Robert. I also had the honor of meeting her when I was younger visiting my Grandma Idella on the family farm. Her smile and the sparkle in her eye warmed your heart. I will always cherish the stories my Dad shares about playing catch with her.
Our Mothers live on in our hearts forever.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Heaven will be brighter with her smile, laughter and music. Know everyone who she met in life became her friend and Adams county has loss a treasure.
Love and prayers….wonderful memories
Nancy and Karen , I am sending you and all the family prayers . I in vision Madge ,Bob, Jerry and Beulah playing cards right now . God be with you all .
So sorry for your loss she was an amazing woman ashe will be dearly missed thoughts an prayers are with you an your family
Karen,
What can I say to you that makes you feel better? I can’t seem to find the words to someone who has been a part of my life as long as I can remember. From when I was little, sitting in the bar after a movie, waiting for my mom and grandma to get done with work. I can see your dad and Buck behind the bar and your mom on the organ. Even when we got older and Tobias would be in bed and we would sit upstairs and talk and talk and we could hear Beulah playing. We would joke about it. Who would of ever thought those would be the things we treasure most now. When she played in the marathon and we drove to the rapids in the middle of the night to support her. I remember I got married a week later and when she walked into the reception everyone turned around and started to applaud her. Everytime I would see her in the store, she would always fill me in on how you and the kids were doing. Karen my friend I feel your pain and know I am thinking of you and luv u. Know that she is fondly in my memories…
We will miss Aunt Beulah when we visit each year. She was quite the lady. Always with that sparkle of mischief in her eyes! She was fun to be around and always had a beer for you. She always told “interesting” jokes and made you laugh. We are glad that we all got to see her before she passed away. She will be very missed.
Sorry for your loss, she was a great lady and will be missed by many. My Condolences.
Loved by all who met her. She will always have a place in our hearts.
Our deepest sympathies and prayers..Beulah was a very sweet lady she had a way of making everyone feel welcome and treated you as if she had known you forever even if she was meeting you for the very first time she had away about her always making you smile and laugh a very kind loving soul she had R.I.P. my dear friend God Bless
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Steve thought the world of Beulah.
Our sincere sympathy for your loss. We hope the wonderful memories you have will help to ease your pain.
Our thoughts are with you,
Pete& Melinda Brogan
Nancy and Karen, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Aunt Buelah was a very special person. Nancy and I got to visit her the last time we were home. I will always remember her smile and cheerful disposition. She could always make you laugh. You have my deepest sympathy. Love you both, Duane Peterson
NANCY/FAMILY..
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS..MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND IN DAYS TO COME…
Our thoughts and prayers and sincere sympathy to your family from our family. Beulah was loved and brought joy to many.
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family. Beulah was a great lady. She could always brighten your day.
Nancy, Karen and family….So sorry for your loss. We have many, many memories of getting together with her and Ginny, from celebrating their birthdays to just visiting at Ginny’s and sharing a Heineken (or two). She will be missed.
Sending you all my love. She was an amazing lady and I will miss her dearly!! I’m am lucky and blessed to have you in my family.
Love,
Jen and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I will truely miss her so much. she always made me laugh we teased each other about what trouble we could find. She’d come to the kitchen door to get coffee or have me open her bottle of beer or wine and then tell me she had a new joke for me. She was such a sweet lady heaven gained quite a lady.
Nancy, Scott, Karen and all family
I loved your mom. She was unique and the most fun loving person I ever knew.
When I worked for her at Rank’S it was fun,fun,fun.!!!
Plus she gambled me away in a dice game. ?
Who else but Beulah could have thought of that??!!
Such a loss to all. You have my condolences. She will be missed very much by so many!
Nancy Scott and family..our deepest sympathies and prayers..she was a great lady.Love you all.
Nancy Scott and family..our deepest sympathies and prayers..she was a great lady.Love you all.
Karen, Nancy and families. Very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a very loving lady. She will be missed dearly. Mom and her are probably having the time of their life. She was always a joy to visit with. ❤?
Nancy, Scott and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember many sing a longs with your Mom she even played at my wedding. She was a great lady!
Scott, Nancy and family, I’m sorry for your loss, Buelah was one of a kind! So sassy and funny we all loved her. I ‘ll cherish the memories I have of taking care of her, visiting her and laughing with her. She was quite a lady , one we’ll never forget. Now you have a guardian angel looking down on you from heaven.
So many great memories. She will be truly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. XO
Our world has lost a wonderful woman. There is an emptiness from her loss.
She always said or did something to make you feel better. I have many memories with your parents and mine while growing up.
Remember the good times. Remember the knowledge she gave you more.
Sending our deepest condolences. We have great memories singing along with Beulah, and dancing to her music. Listen carefully for the music coming from heaven!
sorry for your loss–she made my day as a CNA very enjoyable I was amazed when she mentioned she played at Flynn bar in
Brodhead wis my home town she was funny told great stories and a very loving lady her spirit for life was heartfelt—
‘s bar in Brodhead –my home town she was full of good spirts and enjoyed her stories
Nancy & karen im sorry for your loss she was a wonderful lady.
Nancy & karen im sorry for your loss she was a wonderful lady.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. She was definitely entertaining and boy can I look back at my childhood and have fond memories of her. I don’t think there was a person she couldn’t make laugh. Life will definitely be boring without her around. Huge hugs to all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to her family in this difficult time.
I have so many good memories of Beulah. She loved to give me a hard time when I saw her. She will be greatly missed by many. I hope her and Belva are having a great time together again. Hugs and prayers to your whole family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. I am so sorry for your loss she was a wonderful awesome woman. She will be missed by a lot of people.
Nancy, Scott and family so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great lady! Many happy memories of your mom! Love, hugs and blessings.
Beulah was a wonderful lady and even on a bad day she could always get you to laugh it’s not the same at work without her there l will always have her in my heart and love her dearly . I’m truly sorry for your loss
Our hearts are broken with yours ~ She meant the world to us. Her neverending comical shenanigans made our days. She gave us So many smiles. Our prayers are with your precious family ~ An amazing example of family, love, hope and strength. God bless you all and give you comfort during this time.
~ All our love, hugs and prayers,
Beth, Abbey and Alex
Uncle Jom and Aunt Karen and family we are soo sorry for your loss!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you always!!!
Love
The Straube family
Pat and I pray that Beulah may now rest in God’s gracious and eternal peace and that all her friends and family may know the comfort and mercy of God. We are thankful for her long and fruitful life.
Nancy and Karen, I was saddened to learn of aunt Buelahs passing, so glad I got to see her last week. I’m so glad she didn’t have to linger long in the end and is not suffering. No matter how expected it is still so hard to say goodbye to our dear mothers, this I know by experience. Love and hugs.
I’m so greatly sadden by this news.I loved this lovely lady..She made going to work,worth it…I really enjoyed her stories,jokes,and pure heart..So sorry for your loss,wish I could be there,but please know I’m there in spirit..Your all in my prayers.. Heaven has gained quite an angel…
Our deepest sympathy to the family! A truly lovely lady!
Nancy and all the family. I am sorry for the loss of a great lady who was one of a kind and she ment alot to alot of people she always had a smile on her face and could get you to laugh with her jokes.. She will be missed but never forgoten. God bless you all and i send my love and prayers. Heaven got a good woman to watch over us.
Yours truly
Carol Dye
Nancy, I’m so very sorry for your family’s loss. I remember your mom playing her organ. I pray you will find peace and comfort with your family in the coming days. Peggy (Joyce) Connell
So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady, always had a smile and a hello whenever I saw her. One of those people that will be talked about long after she is gone.
Beulah was one special lady. It has been a pleasure to have known her. May God provide you with all the great memories all of you have of Beulah.
Sincerely,
Ross & Mary Moore
Certainly a name Adams County will never forget; the bedrock of the Adams County community. Rest in peace and to her family and may God grant you peace and comfort in her absence knowing that so many loved and cherished her.
Beulah touched so many lives and was such an loving and beautiful woman inside and out, and I was blessed to have her touch my life for many years, I will miss her immensely but she will always be in my heart . Prayers to her family and ever lucky person who had her touch there lives.
Nancy, Karen & Families, Heaven gain another angel, I know that she having fun. Always had a smile & that twinkle in her eye. Have alot of good memories with her, that I will always carry in my heart. Praying for peace and comfort.
Oh the memories of this great lady…skyline playing organ…boring alley..Ranks…and it goes on…what an amazing lady. So sorry for your loss…hugs to all…Beulah you my dear will be missed…
Nancy, Karen and families,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. We have wonderful memories of her. They broke the mold with her! You have our heart felt sympathy. You were so very fortunate to have her so long in your lives. Hugs and prayers for you during this difficult time.
Mike and Sue
What a beautiful, fun and loving lady that enjoyed everyone and life…..my sincere condolences, love and prayers from all of us.
Karen, Nancy, Scott and family. What a wonderful person she was. She was one of a kind, high spirited, outgoing and she would just draw people to her. Even though she has moved on she will be remember in spirit by so many people for many years to come and certainly by me. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you. Dale “putter” Malm.
Thoughts and prayers going out to family and friends from Mom and I. It is time for sorrow for those of us here we will miss her. She was a character! For her there is joy for she is no longer suffering and is once again having the time of her life kicking up her heels with family and friends who have been waiting for her. Oh the stories being told.
We’re so sorry for your loss. What a great lady. Always a smile, and her musical talent was truly a gift. She gave us lots of great memories – hope those comfort you….
Your mom was a special lady….Prayers for the family and her numerous friends. We enjoyed our time spent with her.
Nancy and Karen: We are so sorry for your loss, your mother was someone so special. I will never forget her, so many wonderful memories. Nancy you know I could go on for some time. May she rest in peace.
Nancy and Karen so sorry for your families loss
She was such a wonderful women she will be missed by many thoughts and prayers to the family thinking of you Karen
I’ll miss seeing her when I walk into Liberty. She was a boat load of fun!!
So very very sorry…i loved her very much. Hugs & prayers to your whole family..