John “Phoenix” Rann, 55

February 03, 2024

Early morning Saturday February 3, 2024, John “Phoenix” Rann took his last breath with his wife, Shereen, by his side. This man of courage and unimaginable strength fought his cancer battle for over 6 years. He fought with his Army strength, his Love for his Family and Faith in Our Lord. He fought so hard to be here for their anniversary on February 2nd. This is the powerful love and commitment he had for all their marriage.

Phoenix was born on December 10th 1968 in Perry, MI to the Late John C. and Wanda M. Rann. He graduated from Perry High School in 1987. He was a 1991 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point serving with the motto of “Duty Shall Be Done”. He then served as an Army Armor Officer in the 24th Infantry Division where he achieved the rank of Captain. His contributions were marked by exceptional leadership and dedication to duty.

In 2004, Phoenix received his MBA from Marquette University in Milwaukee WI. He spent the majority of his career in Manufacturing Operations at General Motors, Case New Holland and High Concrete. He worked the last 10 years at High Concrete in Denver PA as Vice President of Operations.

Phoenix is survived by the love of his life, Shereen (Baig) Rann, his three daughters Bailey Rann (Keeler Steele), Angeline Rann and Maxine Rann. He is also survived by his not-so-brother- in law Michael Baig and his sisters Kelly Carson and Diane Rann (John Stuart) He is survived by brother-in Law Nicholas Zaim (Jamie) and Naureen (Andy Lyon). He has a special love for many nieces and nephews and so many friends who were dear to his heart. Phoenix also considered himself a loving Daddy to many fur babies. He is preceded in death by his brother Kit Carson III and his sister Julie Rann.

Phoenix will be remembered as a generous loving and involved Husband and Father. He coached his daughters in nearly all their sports and greatly supported all their activities. He shared his passion of sports with love for all Detroit teams and especially Army Football with his family and friends. He shared his love of music, food, reading, history and traveling throughout the world with his family. He especially loved any time near water with fondness for Lake Charlevoix, Lake Michigan, the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean.

Phoenix led his Family through his devout Faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church and was an active and dedicated parishioner of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Ephrata PA.

Family and Friends are invited to gather from 5-7PM on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 127 S. Broad Lititz, PA 17543. On Friday, February 9, 2024 a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church located at 320 Church Ave Ephrata, PA 17522, with a greeting time beginning at 10 AM. Interment will follow at St, Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors.

Family asks that you make contributions in his name to the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org or Our Mother of Perpetual Help School in Ephrata PA stsgive.com