William "JR" Rancourt, 81, of Grand Rapids, MN passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at the home he built in Grand Rapids, MN.

William was born in 1944 in Grand Rapids, MN to Henry and Alice Rancourt (George "Buster" Claybough). William was widely known across the community by his various names including Jun-Jun, Bill, and Willy. William was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was married to JoAnn "Dolly" Rancourt for 58 years. William was often described as a hard-working, honest, humble, dependable man, who was stubborn and always on the move. His favorite times were spent at garage sales, cutting firewood, doing various outdoor activities, spending time with grandchildren, and his involvement with the Itasca Driftskippers Snowmobile Club and the Rapids Riders ATV Club. William and JoAnn are founding members of the Itasca Driftskippers and have been devoted members ever since.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alice Rancourt (George Claybough); and his loving wife, JoAnn "Dolly" Rancourt.

William is survived by his three daughters Cathy, Nancy (Joe), and Vickie (Dickie); his grandchildren Gary (Amanda), Nick (Nikki), Hunter, Michaela, Brock, and bonus grandchildren Nathan, Matthew, Mitchell, and Ava; his great-grandchildren, Isaak, Landon, Charity, Buckley, and Logan; his siblings, Patricia and Robin (Randy).

The family will hold a memorial for JR and JoAnn on Friday, February 13, 2026 with visitation at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, MN and a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at the church.  Fr. Blake Rozier will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date at Wildwood Cemetery, Cohasset, MN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to either Itasca Driftskippers or the Parkinson's Association.