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Wilodean “Billie” Weimer Rakestraw

Birth	:	19 Jul 1924 Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	17 Oct 2012 Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0720560, -86.2248660
Plot	:	Section C, Row 10
Description	:	From the SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, October 19, 2012: ROCHESTER - Wilodean "Billie" Rakestraw, 88, of Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on July 19, 1924, in Wabash, Indiana, the daughter of Claude W. and Eva Virginia (Kessler) Weimer. On December 25, 1943, in Wabash County, Indiana, she married Frederick E. Rakestraw, who preceded her in death on August 18, 2004. Mrs. Rakestraw received her Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University. After many years of being a homemaker and... Read More	From the SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, October 19, 2012: ROCHESTER - Wilodean "Billie" Rakestraw, 88, of Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on July 19, 1924, in Wabash, Indiana, the daughter of Claude W. and Eva Virginia (Kessler) Weimer. On December 25, 1943, in Wabash County, Indiana, she married Frederick E. Rakestraw, who preceded her in death on August 18, 2004. Mrs. Rakestraw received her Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University. After many years of being a homemaker and raising her children, she went back to school, earning a Master's Degree from Indiana University. Upon completion of her graduate work, she started her career as a science teacher at Rochester Middle School that spanned twenty-five years. She was an active member of the First Christian Church, where she had been choir director; she had been a member of the Rochester Parks Board and the South Bend Audubon Society. In her spare time, she was an avid bird watcher, and appreciated classical music. She spent much time traveling across the country and world, sighting numerous species of birds and enjoying numerous concerts. Survivors include her daughters, Carol J. and husband, Randy Wolfe of Owensboro, Kentucky, and Lynne and husband, Michael Kidder of Frederick, Maryland; sons, Paul D. Rakestraw of Boulder, Colorado, Mark R. and wife, Lynn Rakestraw of Rochester, New York, and John and wife, Marsha Rakestraw of Portland, Oregon; Brazilian daughter, Sonia de Senna of Belo Horizonte, Brazil; eight grandchildren & thirteen great-grandchildren; and special friend, Paul Davis of Rochester, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Paul K. Weimer.

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Where is Wilodean “Billie” Weimer Rakestraw's memorial?
Wilodean “Billie” Weimer Rakestraw's memorial is located at: Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, USA.
When did Wilodean “Billie” Weimer Rakestraw death?
Wilodean “Billie” Weimer Rakestraw death on 17 Oct 2012 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wilodean “Billie” Weimer Rakestraw's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0720560
Longitude: -86.2248660

Family Members:

Parent

Claude Washington Weimer

(1879 - 1955)

Eva V. Kessler Weimer

(1888 - 1935)

Spouse

Frederick E Rakestraw

(1923 - 2004)

Siblings

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