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Norbert “Bert” Rathje

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Birth	:	3 Jun 1933 Rising City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	25 Jan 2022 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery West, Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1350500, -97.3490760
Description	:	Norbert "Bert" Rathje, 88, of Rising City died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Brookstone Acres in Columbus. Norbert (Bert) Rathje was born June 3, 1933 to Werner and Frieda (Richert) Rathje in rural Rising City. He was baptized and confirmed in St. John's Lutheran Church, Rising City. He attended Cottonwood Country School and Rising City High School, graduating in 1951. He joined the Army National Guard and in 1953, went to active duty, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Carson, where he married Joyce (Ruth) on June 11, 1955. He was stationed... Read More	Norbert "Bert" Rathje, 88, of Rising City died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Brookstone Acres in Columbus. Norbert (Bert) Rathje was born June 3, 1933 to Werner and Frieda (Richert) Rathje in rural Rising City. He was baptized and confirmed in St. John's Lutheran Church, Rising City. He attended Cottonwood Country School and Rising City High School, graduating in 1951. He joined the Army National Guard and in 1953, went to active duty, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Carson, where he married Joyce (Ruth) on June 11, 1955. He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington and Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. He was Charter Member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Honolulu. He returned to Surprise and farmed for 52 years, retiring to Rising City in 2008. Bert was a member and Elder of Faith Lutheran Church. He was a board member of Surprise School District, Rising City Co-op, Read Township, and the Rural Board of the Rising City Fire District. Bert was a member of the Shelby Legion Post 296. He sold seed corn for 27 years. He enjoyed attending children and grandchildren's activities, snow skiing, lake time, traveling, Nebraska baseball and basketball games. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Joyce; daughter, Jill Rathje (Mike Koci) of Fremont; son, Corey (Bonnie) Rathje of Rising City; Grandchildren, Ashley (Andrew) Eickmeier, Sara (Ted) Johnson, and Carson Rathje, all of Rising City, and Tyler Martens of Columbus; Great grandchildren Briauna, Charli, Tripp, Arjay, Vanessa, Austyn, Colton, Addilyn, and Declan; Sister-in-law Paula Rathje of Lincoln, brother-in-law Stephen Ruth of Rising City, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Marche' and Dale Marquis of San Marcos, Texas; Eleven nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, twin brother, Norman Rathje, sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Robert Dittmar, sister-in-law, Eunice Ruth and parents-in-law, Wayne and Janice Ruth. Visitation JAN 30. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT) Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Rising City, NE Additional Viewing JAN 31. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (CT) Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Rising City, NE Funeral Service JAN 31. 10:30 AM (CT) Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Rising City, NE Burial Faith West Cemetery Rising City, NE

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Norbert “Bert” Rathje's memorial is located at: Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery West, Surprise, Butler County, USA.
When did Norbert “Bert” Rathje death?
Norbert “Bert” Rathje death on 25 Jan 2022 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.1350500
Longitude: -97.3490760

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Parent

Werner Herman Rathje

(1905 - 1998)

Frieda W. Richert Rathje

(1904 - 1996)

Siblings

Norman Werner Rathje

(1933 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery West
Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1350500, -97.3490760

2. Rising Sun Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627998, -97.2906036

3. Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1202000, -97.2826000

4. Blue Valley Cemetery
Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0908012, -97.3097000

5. Union Cemetery
Shelby, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1425900, -97.4308500

6. Blue Ridge Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0766983, -97.4067001

7. Fairview Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2075005, -97.3199997

8. Circle Mound Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2064018, -97.3039017

9. Graceland Cemetery
Shelby, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1975471, -97.4220156

10. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Shelby, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1982994, -97.4210968

11. Neujahr Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0399500, -97.3493200

12. Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0388370, -97.3494240

13. Knauber Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0936012, -97.2155991

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1773580, -97.2156950

15. Valley View Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0251000, -97.3490000

16. Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Gresham, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -97.3927994

17. Saint Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery
Gresham, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0315000, -97.4077000

18. Hoffer Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0819016, -97.4835968

19. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0606003, -97.2328033

20. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery East
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1573970, -97.1949610

21. Ulysses Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0619011, -97.2232971

22. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2064018, -97.2136002

23. Grim Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

24. Wesley Chapel Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2350006, -97.4850006