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, Rance left this world on Nov. 26, 2024, in New Town, N.D.

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, N.D., Mother Joan Bennett of Moline, partner in life Heather Spence of El Dorado and four legged buddies Udoka and Remy.

Celebration of life for Rance Bennett will be held at the Howard Methodist Church, Howard on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.

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