Service Details
The family will be having a private funeral and a celebration of Pete’s life at a later date.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials to the family or one’s favorite charity.
Peter Rannow was born October 15, 1955 and passed away March 27, 2021, due to heart disease and P.A.D. He was the 4th of six boys born to Kenneth and Geraldine (nee: Sargent) Rannow.
He was educated in Racine schools, graduating from Washington Park High, Class of ’73.
Pete was a long-time bartender at several Racine taverns, among them Hammes Tavern on Taylor Avenue and The Max on Douglas Avenue. He spent several years working in landscaping in the Philadelphia area with his brother Jeff.
Pete was a passionate softball player, playing in the top league with the Hiawatha Bar. He also played on the Kemper’s Kavities team with 4 of his brothers. He was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. He was ecstatic when the Cubs finally won the World Series in 2016.
He is survived by his mother, Geri Rannow; his brothers and their families, Mike and Beverley (Chris, Matt, Rebecca), Jeff and Carol, Ken (Peter), Kevin and Carol (Alex, Eric) and Steve and the late Pam (Stephanie his ” Boobette”). Pete was also the “Dud” to his two “Dudders” Heidi Fritz and Katie Czechowicz.
Peter was predeceased by his father, Kenneth Sr. in 1986.
The family will be having a private funeral and a celebration of Pete’s life at a later date.
Memorials to the family or one’s favorite charity.
Darren Matavka says
My deepest sympathies to Pete’s family and friends. Pete was real Racine in the best sense possible. I’m honored to have called him my friend.
Susan Eisenbart says
Pete we used to have so much fun. You will be missed. R.I.P my friend.
Barry Roselle says
So sorry to hear about Pete’s passing…We had many ‘Good Times’ back in the day at Hammes Tavern and the Annual Hammes Picnics …R.I.P. my Friend, and Blessings to Geri, Ken, Jeff, Kevin, Steve and all the Rannow Family.
Jed an Michelle says
Rip Buddy💔😔💔
Thomas J Boetcher says
I’ll miss you on our birthday tag off love you brother YIKES
Christina Paul says
God bless you and your families.
Heidi and Katie introduced me to Pete at Teezers.
I loved seeing him and talking to him.
He used to call me Cricket.
He always brought a smile to my face.
Pete will be greatly missed.
Kelly O’Neil Shearer says
Pete and I went thru school together K-12. He was always so very kind to me and others! My sincere condolences to the Rannow family.
Tyrone Person says
So sorry for your loss Mike, condolences to the family.