John Ole Ranisate

John Ole Ranisate of Cameron WI passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born on November 4, 1933, in Bagley, MN to Tallak and Lillian (Anderson) Ranisate. John was a devoted husband to Emily Ranisate and loving father to his six children, Cindy (Mike) McNiff, Little Rock AR, Dan (Janet) Carpenter, Cottage Grove MN, Mike Carpenter, Woodbury MN, David Carpenter (Nadine Duncan), Cambridge, MN, Steve (Wendy) Carpenter, Conway, AR and Larry (Barb) Carpenter, Stillwater, MN; seventeen grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emily; parents, Tallak and Lillian; stepmother, Hazel; three brothers, Donald, Alden and David; one sister, Dorothy; daughter in law, Suzan Carpenter.

John served two years in the United State Army stationed in Germany. He worked at Maher Drilling and then as a diesel mechanic for Dahlen Transportation for many years. He met Emily and took on the extraordinary role of raising her six children in Newport, MN. Emily was the love of John's life. He liked to golf, play cards, fish, take his daily naps and the grandkids for pontoon rides. He volunteered for many years at the Pioneer Village in Cameron, WI.

John retired to Cameron, WI with his wife Emily Ranisate. Many happy memories were made at the cabin they built together. It was a place where their kids, grandkids and great grandkids loved to come visit and enjoy precious time with John and Emily.

John will be remembered as an honorable man who was loved by all who had the privilege of being a part of his life.

He will be missed but never forgotten.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:00 A.M. at Church of St. Charles, 409 Third St North, Bayport, MN with visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M.