John Ranney
March 29, 1956 ~ March 6, 2021
John Ranney, 64, former Wichita Public School System Art and ESL Teacher, died Saturday, March 6, 2021. No Services Scheduled. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Ann Ranney; sister, Elizabeth Ranney. Survived by his brothers, Edgie (Pam) Ranney of Sydney, Australia, Dave (Candice) Ranney, Mick (Amber) Ranney, both of Lawrence, KS. A memorial has been established with the Wichita Children’s Home, 7271 E. 37th St. N., Wichita, KS 67226. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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As a former student of John (Mr. Ranney), I’m devastated to find out about his passing. Mr. Ranney, as I knew him, was one of my role models. As a child, stepping into his classroom felt like a dream. This room was radiating with creativity and art in a way that could only give insight towards Johns passion. Mr. Ranney will forever live on in my mind as a key figure in my development, I will never forget the feeling of looking around his classroom as if it were an art museum. I will also never forget “BIG. BOLD. & STRONG.” a phrase that he repeated in his class, encouraging and teaching students how to create better artwork. Now being 23, and working as a graphic designer, I look back and I miss the classroom that started it all, and the man that created that environment for growth and potential. Thank you Mr. Ranney, Thank you for everything.