Kip Michael Raney

Apr 9, 1973 — Oct 31, 2026

Kip was born in Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Oh, on April 9, 1973. He died on October 31, 2026 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Deidre Raney. He was a loving son and devoted brother. He is survived by siblings Deborah (Keith) Woodly, George Raney Jr, Brett Raney, and Kim Raney Ciofani.

He was also a beloved uncle to his many nieces and nephews: Danielle (Mike) Ciofani and their children Deidre and Dominic; Andrea (Ben) Hinde and children Lucibella, Sophiana, Michelangelo and Eleanor; Gabrielle Ciofani and her children Solstice and Jasper; Weston Woodly, Bren Woodly, Mason (Haley) Prickett and son Jack; Logan (Nicole) Raney and sons Owen and Casey, and Shelby Raney.

As a child, he would swim like Aquaman, loved karate, and was an altar boy at St Patrick’s church. He enjoyed playing the trumpet in high school. He graduated from BHS in 1991.

He lived in New York for a stint at NYU and in Detroit before returning to Bellefontaine again.

He enjoyed many roles in life including working doorway public relations at esteemed small drinking establishments in Bellefontaine where he assisted many inebriated souls to find their way out of chicanery and shenanigans. His latest role was test driving all types of vehicles for the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio.

Kip was an avid reader and writer, in fact, a poet. He loved plants, games, books, movies and his family. He was a private man, with a brilliant, quick wit and sharp tongue, and the most excellent sense of humor. He cared about politics and the state of our world. He had a gentle soul, with a kind and compassionate heart and ultimately was giving of himself. He loved and cared for his local wildlife and had many wild animal friends. He brought joy to those who knew him. He was always entertaining and willing to make you feel better, loved, supported and special.

Who will share now the stories of Dresden, Longmire and the man in black and all of your wit, wisdom and teachings?

Always loved and sorely missed. Rest in peace baby brother.

The family will hold a private viewing on November 13, 2026 and a mass will be said for Kip at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Wickliffe, Ohio on April 11, 2027 at 10 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.ohiowildlifecenter.org/memorial in Kip's honor.

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Kip Michael Raney

Apr 9, 1973 — Oct 31, 2026

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