St. Henry High School football founder, head coach dies at 86
A longtime area high school football coach passed away.
Tom Ransbottom, a former high school football coach, passed away at the age of 86 on October 4. Ransbottom was born and raised in the area, where he dedicated his life to education. He spent a total of 34 years in the field, with the majority of it being spent teaching at St. Henry High School.
Ransbottom's most significant contribution to the school was the founding of the St. Henry football team and serving as its first coach. His obituary highlights his role in laying the foundation for the successful Redskin football program, as he took the lead in constructing essential facilities such as the press box, ticket booths, and goal posts.
A funeral service for Ransbottom will be held on October 12 at Rockford United Methodist Church at 11 a.m.
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