Gerald W. Rathke

Rathke, Gerald W. Of Jackson, January 3, 2009 age 85 yrs. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Kohlwey). Loving father of Sue (Robert) Bliese, Jayne (Marc) Nienhuis and Jon (Christine) Rathke. Dear grandfather of Jon (fiancee Heidi), Chet and Carol Bliese, Anna Nienhuis, Rachel (Bill) Fendley and Mark (Cyndy) Barnard. Great-grandfather of 2. Survived by his brother Oscar (Harriet) Rathke and many relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Dorothea and 2 brothers, Eugene Rathke and Waldemar (the late June) Rathke. Funeral Service Wednesday January 7, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church (701 Washington Avenue, Grafton) at 4:30pm. Visitation at church from 2:00pm until the time of Service. Interment church cemetery. Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or School or St. Paul Organ Fund. Memorials: Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or School or St. Paul Organ Fund. Cemetery: Private Visitation: 2:00pm to 4:30pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church 701 Washington St. Grafton, WI 53024 on January 7, 2009 (map/driving directions) Service: 4:30pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church 701 Washington St. Grafton, WI 53024 on January 7, 2009 (map/driving directions)