Paul J. Rank, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 5, 2018 at his residence while surrounded by family.

Paul was born on April 11, 1949 in Rockwood to the late Charles Rank and Ethel Haselow. He graduated in 1967 from Lincoln High School. He then served in the Vietnam War from 1967-1970. On April 16, 1989 Paul married Jill A Becker in Las Vegas, NV. He worked at Foster Needle Company for 40 years until his retirement in 2014. Paul was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed fishing, gambling, traveling, and the outdoors.

Survivors include Paul's wife of 28 years, Jill; daughter, Kim Rank, Nashville, TN; sister, Teresa Marker, Manitowoc; brother, John Rank, Rockwood; half brother, Ronald Sweetman, Ohio; mother-in-law, Dolores Becker, Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim and Judy Becker, Lee and Jody Hagenow, and Nancy Becker; also many other friends and relatives.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Ethel; step father, Eugene Sweetman; two brothers-in-law, Larry Marker and Jeff Becker, father-in-law, Verl "Blackie" Becker; and sister-in-law Linda Rank.

A Life Celebration Social will be held for relatives and friends on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Military rites will be accorded by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731 at 7 p.m. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

Paul's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Lynn Baatz and the staff of Holy Family Memorial Hospice for all the care they provided.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements.