Howard L. Ransom

Hastings resident Howard L. Ransom, 83, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 21, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service, go to Howard’s obituary and click the play button shown toward the bottom of the page. 

Howard was born July 4, 1942, in Hastings, NE, to Howard E. and Hazel (Martin) Ransom. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. On April 26, 1962, he married the love of his life, Karen Grinstead, at Redeemer Evangelical Church in Hastings. They shared a devoted 63 years of marriage before Karen preceded him in death on April 20, 2025.

Howard spent his career working in the maintenance department at Central Community College, where he served as a painter and was known for his steady work ethic and warm, easygoing nature.

Outside of work, Howard found joy in simple, meaningful pleasures: hunting, fishing, and peaceful hours spent on the front porch. He cherished the outdoors, quiet moments, and the companionship of family and friends.

Howard will be remembered for his gentle spirit, love of nature, and the deep devotion he held for those closest to him.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen M. Ransom; two sisters, Norma Vineyard and Marge Adams.

SURVIVORS:
Children & Spouses:
    Heidi & Allan Miller – Hastings, NE 
    Kipp & Angie Ransom – Lincoln, NE 
Grandchildren & Spouses:
    Hannah & Spencer Wanek – Hastings, NE 
    Jackson & Delani Miller – Hastings, NE 
    Landon & Emma Miller – Hastings, NE 
    Alex Thiel – Lincoln, NE 
    Caden Ransom – Lincoln, NE 
Great-Grandchildren:
    Owen Wanek 
    Phoebe Wanek 
    Lennon Miller 
    Georgia Miller
Sister:
    Marian Tritch – Lincoln, NE