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Gerald Christian Rathje

Birth	:	13 Apr 1926 Surprise, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	4 Apr 2015 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9296989, -97.0986023
Description	:	Gerald Christian Rathje was born on April 13, 1926 to Hans and Minnie (Siffring) Rathje on the farm near Surprise, NE. He graduated from Surprise High School in 1943. He fought World War II in the Pacific. Gerald was in the 43rd Infantry-Philippines and the 35th Fighter Control Squad during the Occupation of Japan. He was a 1950 graduate of Nebraska State Trade School Milford, NE. On June 22, 1952, Gerald was united in marriage to Roberta Weir in Hartington, NE. Gerald was a mechanic/service manager for Seward Ford Dealerships for 33 years. He owned Jerry's Service and U-Haul from... Read More	Gerald Christian Rathje was born on April 13, 1926 to Hans and Minnie (Siffring) Rathje on the farm near Surprise, NE. He graduated from Surprise High School in 1943. He fought World War II in the Pacific. Gerald was in the 43rd Infantry-Philippines and the 35th Fighter Control Squad during the Occupation of Japan. He was a 1950 graduate of Nebraska State Trade School Milford, NE. On June 22, 1952, Gerald was united in marriage to Roberta Weir in Hartington, NE. Gerald was a mechanic/service manager for Seward Ford Dealerships for 33 years. He owned Jerry's Service and U-Haul from 1981-1991. He continued to repair vehicles and rent U-Hauls for many years after retirement. Gerald and Roberta were season ticket holders for Nebraska football, basketball and baseball. Through the years they attended more than 50 away games with family and friends. Jerry enjoyed his baseball and playing pitch with his good friends at the Civic Center, IKES cabin and fire station. Special memories include spending vacations at the family cabin in the Black Hills where he could teach his five grandsons how to fish and play cards. He was a member of the Seward Volunteer Fire Department, Company 1. He belonged to the Seward V.F.W. Post #4755, Seward American Legion Post #33, St. John Lutheran Church,St. John Lutheran Laymen's League, Seward Senior Center Volunteer, Seward City Council and Seward Civic Center Commission. Gerald passed away on April 4, 2015 in Lincoln, NE at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 22 days.

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Gerald Christian Rathje's memorial is located at: Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA.
When did Gerald Christian Rathje death?
Gerald Christian Rathje death on 4 Apr 2015 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.9296989
Longitude: -97.0986023

Family Members:

Parent

Hans Henry Bernhard Rathje

(1896 - 1963)

Minnie M Siffring Rathje

(1896 - 1980)

Spouse

Roberta Dawn Weir Rathje

(1932 - 2013)

Siblings

Edna Helene Rathje

(1921 - 1922)

Alfred M. Rathje

(1923 - 2013)

Kathryn Doris Rathje Vrbka

(1931 - 2003)

Velma Rathje

(1934 - 2005)

Children

David Alan Rathje

(1963 - 2022)

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Coordinate: 40.9296989, -97.0986023

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Coordinate: 40.8292007, -97.0550003

15. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
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Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

16. First Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8292000, -97.1492000

17. Ruby Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9261017, -96.9289017

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21. Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8137000, -97.0057000

22. Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997000, -97.1578000

23. Oak Grove Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

24. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0755997, -97.0419006