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Dennis R. Raabe, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
He was born April 3, 1921, in Norfolk, NE, son of Walter R. and Alma Hattie Schilling Raabe. On May 18, 1947, in Stanton, NE, he married Lois E. Schultz, who survives of the home.
Mr. Raabe served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a farmer throughout his life, but was best known for delivering milk house-to-house. He also worked in maintenance at State Fair Community College. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, tending his yard and playing cards. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Nancy Elaine (Raabe) Reinwald, and husband, George, of Concordia, and Peggy Sue Raabe, of Sedalia; nine grandchildren, Angie, Tyler, Dana, D.J., Kris, Amanda, Gena, April and Nathan; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lorraine Lineberry, of Chillicothe, and Waverleen Luxa, of Berkley, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Ross Robert Raabe and Dennis Eugene Raabe.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with Pastor Chris Kellogg and Pastor Andrew Tessone officiating. Casket bearers will be Tyler Wake, D.J. Wake, Nathan Wake, Robert Schlender, Art Poort and Brian Hogan.
Honorary bearers will be Johnnie and Sherry Swearngin, Francis and Bonnie Burks, Carl and Crystal Mittelhauser, Paul and Bonnie Wilkens, Ralph and Helen Kreisel, and Robert and Dorothy Poort. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with full military honors by the U.S. Army and VFW Post 2591. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Heckart Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Condolences may be offered at www.heckartfuneralhome.com.
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Lois, I am sorry to hear about Dennis' death. God be with you and your family, Mary Kern
November 3, 2012
I am sorry to here about Dennis. He was a great man and had influenced many on how to treat people.
Mark Wingate
November 2, 2012
Lois, Nancy & Peggy,
I am so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. I often think of all of you and all the good times we had over the years in Sedalia. He will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers always.
Kathy Jording
November 1, 2012
louis i'm so sorry for your loss. Dennis always had a smile and a hug for everybody.
Cinthia Titus
November 1, 2012
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mick Keele
October 31, 2012
Peggy, So sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my prayers.
Susan Hammond
October 31, 2012
TO ALL THE FAMILY,
YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
PAM & MIKE CRAWFORD
October 31, 2012
Peggy, my mother and I are so sorry for the loss of your dad. God bless your family.
Marsha Dowdy
October 31, 2012
Lois & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dennis was a very special person to me. I loved having both of you at school for our special activities. I could always count on him and Mr. Kreisel to help whenever they could.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathey Schrader
October 31, 2012
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