Emanuel Rashet Doctor Emanuel "Manny" Rashet went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2020 after many years of fighting Parkinson's disease. Manny was born in Hamedan, Iran on July 31, 1936. Following in the footsteps of his maternal grandfather he came to the U.S. to attend University of Illinois at the age of 17 with the goal of becoming a physician. He worked tirelessly to meet requirements for medical school while simultaneously learning the English language. He attended St. Louis University Medical School and Washington University for his pediatric training. He was a pediatrician in Belleville, Illinois for 36 years, touching countless lives through multiple generations. Upon his retirement, he began oil painting, which he pursued with the same passion and enthusiasm as he dedicated to his medical career. Relocating to Cornelius, NC after retirement, he was surrounded by a wonderful group of friends whose camaraderie whether playing golf, tennis, or exercising brought him great joy. Manny was the Doc they could all count on in times of difficulty. Known as "Poppy" to his grandchildren, he expressed his deep Christian faith through his trademark dinnertime prayer where he asked God to "be our guide every day of our lives." This will certainly be his legacy. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joan Sayad Rashet, and father, Shmuel Rashet. He is survived by his lovingly devoted wife of 43 years, Nancy Hartman Rashet, his children David (Cheryl) Rashet of St. Louis, MO; Kelly (Jim) Hickey of Naperville, IL; Lisa (Kevin) Whitehead of St. Louis, MO; Susan (K.C.) Brechnitz of Charlotte, NC and nine grandchildren: Tom Hickey, Lindsey Whitehead, Hannah Rashet, Mimi Brechnitz, Greta Brechnitz, Lauren Whitehead, Will Hickey, Larson Brechnitz and Alyssa Rashet, who were the light of his life. He is also survived by his four sisters: Violet Rashet, Helen Rustamzadeh, Nellie Evazzadeh, Wilma Tamraz and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was an amazing brother, uncle, father and grandfather a constant example of living honorably. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Lincoln County, 900 Donita Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Service: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private graveside service will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Jun. 18, 2020.

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Julia

August 15, 2020

He saved my life.

Jim Hearren

June 23, 2020

my wifes due date was late Oct 76 which happened to be the date Doc had scheduled a vacation. She was so stressed that another Dr might deliver our son that she went into labor a week early. Dr Rashet was a kind and soft spoken person to my family and we were very saddened to hear of his passing.

Linda Fields Guthrie

June 20, 2020

When my son was born in 1978, they asked who our pediatrician was? I just looked at them, I. had never heard of one. I had one doctor all my life.
They told me they would have Dr. Rashet come see me. I loved him right away and he was my sons doctor till he was eighteen.
My prayers to the family on their loss.

Carol and Ray Muzzarelli

June 19, 2020

So sorry to the family for your large loss. Manny was such a great guy and even greater pediatrician. My husband and I always said we were grateful that our children had such a wonderful doctor. He also gave us, the moms, confidence as parents, so I guess you could say, he treated us also.
We will miss him.

Sharon Briggs

June 19, 2020

Doctor rash it was a wonderful doctor. He took care of my son since the day he was born until he couldn't come there anymore because of age. My son has cerebral palsy and Doctor ratchet was so good with him. He will be missed! And I'll always remember what he would say to my son every time we were there...." hello my little man"❤ Sharon Briggs

Susan L Gain

June 18, 2020

n loving memory of a great man. He was my children's doctor and he was so good with them. Later on saw him at Art in the Square in Belleville and loved his paintings. Heaven has just pulled up another chair at their table. I know he will be missed. My deepest sympathies.

Mark & LEE ANN BUSH new Gagen

June 18, 2020

When Dr. Rashet took over for Dr. Timpsen I was afraid of him but over time he won me over. After he retired and came back to Belleville to show his paintings at Art on the Square my husband and I had to go so I could see my old pediatrician. He remembered the Gagen girls but I had to remind him which one I was and he laughed and said that he could not figure why I was afraid of him. It was good seeing him there and at Salute to the Masters. I will never forget you Dr Manny and we wish you God speed on your journey. We also send our sympathy to the family you left behind.

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