Charles "Bud" Ranger

[Brianr4743]

Charles Ranger

87, Marine Corps veteran of World War II

He proudly served his country as a Marine, never seeking recognition for putting his life in danger during one of the hardest-fought battles of World War II. Charles "Bud" Ranger, a longtime Long Beach resident, passed away on February 16, 2013. A member of what journalist Tom Brokaw called "The Greatest Generation," he was 87. Mr. Ranger was born in El Monte, CA, on May 31, 1925, the son of Sumner and Golden Ranger. He spent his youth in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach, graduating from Wilson High School in 1943, after which he joined the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Ranger and his fellow Marines fought ground forces on the most famous volcanic island of the South Pacific during the bloodiest battle of World War II, Iwo Jima. Mr. Ranger landed with the Second Battalion, Twenty-Eighth Marines, Fifth Marine Division in the first wave on February 19, 1945 and suffered a crippling injury to his left leg from a mortar round on February 22nd. Upon his recovery and return to civilian life, Mr. Ranger settled again in the city of Long Beach. He met his future wife, Ruth, at the Long Beach Ski Club and settled into family life as an aerospace engineer at North American Aviation (later Rockwell International and Boeing). After a 30 year career, Mr. Ranger retired and moved with his wife to Ashland, Oregon, where he continued with his outdoor passions for fishing and shooting. In his later years, after the death of his wife, Mr. Ranger returned to Southern California and settled into the community of Huntington Beach with his long time partner, Marianne Le Masters. Mr. Ranger is survived by his son, Brian (Karen); daughter, Susan; niece, Dianne (Bill) and nephew ,John (Debbie), along with grandchildren Ashley, Michael and Megan. At his request, there will be no services.

Please sign the guest book at www.presstelegram.com/obits.


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[Rocky C]

Sorry Brian for the loss of your Dad and of our Brother Marine.
Prayers Outbound to you and your Family...

[doc h fmf]

Sorry for your loss brian may godbless and bring you comfort and may your dad rest in peace and may god craddle him in his arms


stephen doc hansen hm3 fmf

[SGT7477]

RIP Marine, God Bless the family, Semper Fidelis.

[McT ontheRock71]

Our condolences out to the family of Charles Ranger at their loss. Rest easy Brother "Bud".