Joe Rantz

Joe Rantz
Rantz in 1936
Personal information
Born(1914-03-31)March 31, 1914
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 2007(2007-09-10) (aged 93)
Redmond, Washington, U.S.
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  United States
1936 Berlin Men's eight

Joseph Harry Rantz (March 31, 1914 – September 10, 2007) was an American rower and chemical engineer. He won the Olympic gold in the men's eight at the 1936 Summer Olympics. Rantz worked as a chemical engineer for the Boeing aviation company for 35 years. He pioneered a dust-free particle workspace concept known as "safe room" that had wide impact on improving work environments in both aerospace and medical facilities. It was a precursor to the cleanroom.

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