Topeka, Kansas
Danny Allen Rake, 59, passed away on March 19, 2013 in Topeka, KS. He was born on June 5, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas to Donald David and Jessie Belva (Wilson) Rake. Danny was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He worked at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for over 30 years. Danny married Sharon Crago in 1973; they later divorced but remained friends. He then married Debbra (Paradis) Rake on March 26, 2001. He is survived by his wife Debbra, sons Douglas Rake and Kevin (Dawn) Rake, step-daughters Jennifer (Tytiba) Huggins, and Jessica (James) Linnemeyer, many grandchildren, and 2 nephews. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother David Carl Rake. He will lie in state from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, with visitation being held from 2-4 p.m. Funeral service will be Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home, followed by interment at Eastview Cemetery in Big Springs, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at davidsonfuneral.com. Danny Rake
Danny was a loving person with a fantastic sense of humor. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during the difficult time.
Lois
Lois Elmer
March 25, 2013 | Tecumseh, KS
Deb, Doug and Kevin, I am so for your loss. Danny will be smiling now as he always did. As a child, I knew him as the older cousin that wrestled and loved it. He had a great passion for it. As an adult, I saw him as a man who kept an upbeat attitude and smile even in the midst of his own life trials, and there were many. May he smile forever and we all remember him for his enduring joy for life.
Kent Wilson
March 24, 2013 | Bonner Springs, KS
I worked with Danny many years. Im so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
Chris Putthoff
March 24, 2013
Sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family Jess.
Janelle Evendorf
March 24, 2013 | Topeka, KS
DANNY YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. YOU ALWAYS KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND A SMILE. DEB IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL GOD BLESS YOU.
FRIEND/NURSE
CHERYL
March 22, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wayne / Jeanne Pence
March 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss Deb and Jess. I will sure miss his smiling face.
Liz McMurray
March 21, 2013 | Topeka, KS
A fellow employee of Santa Fe & BNSF. I always enjoyed working with Danny and he will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bill
March 21, 2013 | KS
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Rake family! With Deepest Sympathy
Dub, Sophie, Trey and Alicia George and the Bandys, Tatum, Troy and Ainsley.
March 21, 2013