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Norman Werner Rathje

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Birth	:	3 Jun 1933 Rising City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	5 Jun 2016 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery West, Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1350500, -97.3490760
Description	:	Norman W. Rathje, 83, formerly of Rising City, died on June 5, 2016, in Lincoln. Norman was born on June 3, 1933, to Werner and Frieda (Richert) Rathje in rural Rising City. He was baptized on June 25, 1933, and confirmed on July 26, 1946, both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Rising City. He graduated from Rising City High School in 1951. On May 24, 1953, he married Paula (Meyer) and they lived and farmed near Rising City until they retired. He served the church in many capacities including elder, church council president, and on building committee. He served in... Read More	Norman W. Rathje, 83, formerly of Rising City, died on June 5, 2016, in Lincoln. Norman was born on June 3, 1933, to Werner and Frieda (Richert) Rathje in rural Rising City. He was baptized on June 25, 1933, and confirmed on July 26, 1946, both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Rising City. He graduated from Rising City High School in 1951. On May 24, 1953, he married Paula (Meyer) and they lived and farmed near Rising City until they retired. He served the church in many capacities including elder, church council president, and on building committee. He served in the Army National Guard, on Reading Township and FSA Boards, and was a seed corn dealer for Cargill. Norman and Paula enjoyed traveling, square dancing and following their grandsons’ sporting events. He is survived by his wife, Paula of Lincoln, son, Dana (Lori) of Falls City and daughter Linda (Bob) of Lincoln; grandchildren: Ryan and Jake Duren of Lincoln and Matt and Alex Rathje of Falls City, his sister Arlene (Robert) Dittmar of David City, twin brother, Norbert (Joyce) and brother-in-law Clark Gocken of Rising City, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, father- and mother-in-law Richard and Helen (Backhus) Meyer, and sister-in-law Delores (Meyer) Gocken, all of Rising City. The family will greet visitors at Faith Lutheran Church in Rising City from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, followed by services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11. Interment will follow at Faith West Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be given to: Nebraska Lutheran High School, Faith Lutheran Church or to the family for their direction. Falls City Journal.com

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Norman Werner Rathje's memorial is located at: Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery West, Surprise, Butler County, USA.
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Norman Werner Rathje death on 5 Jun 2016 in Lincoln, Lancaster 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

Norbert “Bert” Rathje

(1933 - 2022)

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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