Rance Jacob Bennett

Rance Jacob Bennett, son of the late Robert “Bobby” Bennett and Joan Bennett entered this world on December 22, 1980, in Fredonia, Kansas. He attended West Elk High School where he excelled in many areas. Rance was well known for his state accomplishments in wrestling for West Elk as well as being a member of the High School football team and Flint Hills 4-H Club. Rance went on to build a career in the oil field as a tool pusher for Nabors Drilling and has left a lasting impact on many of his crew members throughout the years. However, if you were to ask Rance what his greatest accomplishment in life was, he would proudly answer that it was being blessed to be the father of Ivan Jacob and Teagan Isabelle. Whether it was buying numerous art supplies or listening to hours of Taylor Swift, he was always ready to be the biggest cheerleader for his children. He was known by many for his loyalty and readiness to be there with a helping hand whenever needed. But even bigger was his unwavering loyalty to KU basketball, football, and of course Allen Fieldhouse. And don’t forget, this is the Cowboys year …said every year, repeatedly, to whoever would listen. Rance left this world on November 26, 2024, in New Town, ND. He is preceded in death by his father Robert “Bobby” Bennett JR, grandparents Robert Sr., Isabelle (Ward) Bennett, J.C. Wiseman, and Mary Hope (Carter) Wiseman. He leaves to cherish his memory son Ivan Jacob Bennett and daughter Teagan Isabelle Bennett of Minot, ND. Mother Joan Bennett of Moline, KS, partner in life Heather Spence, El Dorado, KS, and four legged buddies Udoka and Remy. Celebration of life for Rance will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 14th at the Howard Methodist Church, Howard, KS. Inurnment will follow in the Moline City Cemetery, Moline, KS The family requests you wear your KU or Dallas Cowboys attire, as that’s what Rance would want. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rance’s name to West Elk High School (USD 282) wrestling for their new wrestling room, and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349

Rance Jacob Bennett

December 22, 1980 - November 26, 2024