Earl C. Raney

Earl was born August 25th 1959, to Elfriede and James Raney, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Shields Township, IL. He passed away on September 4th, 2015, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY.

He attended school at J.E. Ranch School House and later received his diploma from Natrona County High School. He was a certified welder for Hi Country Fabrication in Casper. He then worked at North Antelope Rochelle Coal in Gillette, WY.

Some of his hobbies that he enjoyed were gardening and growing vegetables in which he would then can the produce. His greatest passions was trapping, hunting and fishing. He loved spending time in the Rattle Snake Mountains, where he would hunt for arrowheads and collect rocks. He also enjoyed striking up a good bargain at the local auctions. What he loved most was spending time with his two Grandsons Lane and Reo. He loved his daughters more than anything and was very proud of both of them.

Earl is survived by his two daughters, Melissa Raney of Greeley, CO; Lacy Raney of Casper and her two sons Lane and Reo; his father James Raney of Casper; sisters Marie (Mike) Husman of Roswell, NM; Jean (Jack) Park of Glenrock, WY; Sheila Medow of Casper; brother Ron Raney of Casper; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Earl was preceded in death by his mother Elfriede Ann Raney; his grandparents Antone and Katherina Wancura; Grandmother Anna Raney.

Earl will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Cards and memorials can be sent to Newcomer Funeral Home in Casper as they are assisting the family.

A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at Newcomer Funeral Home Chapel

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