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Allen C. Rathke
1957 2020

Allen C. Rathke

June 15, 1957 — November 5, 2020

Allen Carl Rathke, 63, of Circleville, passed away on November 5, 2020 at Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Medical Center.

He was born on June 15, 1957 to Carl and Betty (Allen) Rathke at Emporia, KS.

Allen was self-employed as an electrical contractor for 20 years.

On November 21, 1991, he married Gerri Rathke. Allen and Gerri lived in Circleville, Kansas.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 342 and Friends of Bill W.

Allen was a Master Sargent in the United States Air Force, served and retired from the 190th Refueling Group at Forbes Field.

Allen lived life to the fullest and never met a stranger.

Allen was an avid hunter, fisherman, and animal lover. He loved dogs and horses and participated in horse rescue.

Allen is survived by his loving wife, Gerri Rathke; daughters, Rebecca Rathke and Sara Rathke; sons, Jeff Mendez and Jason Mendez; eight grandchildren; sisters, Connie Mayes, Janie (Dan) Kirk, and Paula (Frank Suggs) Rangel; and many nieces and nephews.

Allen will lie in state at Parker-Price Funeral Home on Monday, November 9, 2020 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, with a visitation from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Olpe, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church of Olpe, 600 Road 70
Olpe, KS 66865.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

In State

Monday, November 9, 2020

3:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

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Visitation

Monday, November 9, 2020

6:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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Service

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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Interment

Praire Ridge Cemetery

KS

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