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Kevin RAFDAL Obituary
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RAFDAL, Kevin Franklin age 60, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 16, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 21, 1952 to the late Donald Rafdal and Opal (Cleveland) Rafdal, who survives in Indianapolis, IN. Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Pamela (Oldham) Rafdal, of Beavercreek; his son Craig Matthew Rafdal, of Denver, CO; his daughter, Carmen Michelle Rafdal, of Dayton; two brothers, Mark (Cheryl) Rafdal, of Rochester Hills, MI, James (Kathryn) Rafdal, of Carmel, IN. He is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. Kevin was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Kettering and was active with the Kairos Prison Ministry. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2012, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 4865 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH. Pastors Mark Carlson and Richard Schneider officiating. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday at the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN. The family will receive friends at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road at Grange Hall Road from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kairos of Ohio in memory of Kevin. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin RAFDAL
December 27, 2012
Pam, I was just at the office last week getting a crown done and I happened to ask how Keving was doing. They told me that he had passed away a couple of days before. I am so sorry for your loss, but am happy that he is no longer suffering. God Bless you in your time of need. Pam Bretelson
December 24, 2012
Pam,
Sue and I just heard about Kevin Passing. Our prayers are with you and your family and it was an honnor to know kevina nd serve the Lord with him at LECI and Emmaus.
Rod and Sue Pummell
John & Angie Arnold
December 20, 2012
Very saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. This news brought on reminiscing of happier times during our small group days and outings to Craig's football games. Our prayers are with you and your family; and we take joy knowing there is no more pain and suffering for dear Kevin.
Nancy Amstutz
December 20, 2012
Dear Pam,
What JOYful day for Kevin and all of his family. What a HOPEful day knowing that you will all see him again. What a PEACEful time you are experiencing because of your faith in Christ. BLESSings to you and your precious family!.
Nancy Amstutz, Karois #34, Table of Sarah
Brenda Smith
December 19, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy. I know you will miss him but you have peace knowing that you will join him again someday. What a joy to know he is no longer in pain and he has gotten to meet Jesus...face to face...JOY!!
Dave Gross
December 19, 2012
Sorry to see the world lose such a good guy. Kevin was a tremendous inspiration with the way he dealt with his disease. I never heard him say "why me?" over the last few years. He will be missed.
Chris Jones
December 19, 2012
Pam & family, it's been many years since I've seen you, but I worked with Kevin at R+R as a secretary when you were located in St. Louis. Kevin, his sense of humor & his great smile will be missed by many people. I will keep you & yours in my prayers at this difficult time. May God bless you all.
Jeff and Karol Morrow
December 19, 2012
We are so sorry about Kevin's passing. The joy and kindness that he gave to those around him will always be cherished. Pam, our prayers are with you and the family.
Larry Horstman
December 19, 2012
Kevin was a wonderful man and a great friend. We will miss him dearly. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Sue Shetler
December 19, 2012
Pam, I can only imagine the JOY that Kevin is feeling to be free of the disease, free to pray and worship Our Precious Lord God. I can only imagine your sense of loss of your "best friend" and love of your life.
Love from a Kairos sister.
December 19, 2012
God has certainly brought home a great man when he called Kevin. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family!! God bless.
Mark & MJ Turner
December 19, 2012
Pam and family, I am going to miss Kevin so much. The memories of our earlier days will never be lost. He was a great friend always giving of his time and knowledge. I know how much he loved you and his family, he was a great husband and father. I wish you all the love and comfort in this sorrowful time. I know Kevin is in heaven and will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
December 18, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill & Gail Hartman
December 18, 2012
So sorry for your loss! Kevin was such a kind kind man. Love from Leah(beachler)Jung..Emmaus community)
Greg and Linda Randolph
December 18, 2012
Pam, Craig,Carmen and all the rest of the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What a blessing it was growing up having Kevin as a cousin. Even though we only saw them about once a year I remember so looking forward to the Rafdal's coming from Indianapolis to Grandma's house in Story City. I know he is having a kringla at this very moment with all the other family that have gone before him. May God grant you peace, grace and mercy as you face these difficult times. Love you all.
Brenda Blomquist
December 18, 2012
Much sympathy and prayers
Kerry & Kay Colip
December 18, 2012
Pam, Kay and I are saddened by the loss of one of our dearest friends. Kevin is the only friend I have from my college days. I say he is and not was, because he is alive with Jesus and it will only be a matter of time before we join him. Knowing Jesus is one of the things that kept us so close over the years. We may not have been close geographically, but spiritually we could not have been any closer. I am sure he has met Jesus and heard those words we all hope to hear when we join him in heaven, "well done my good and faithful servant!"
Patricia Tallman
December 18, 2012
Pam,Craig, Carmen and family. We are so very sad to hear the news of Kevin's passing. God bless him he was a great friend and man, a true Christian and he fought a great battle with this awful disease, he put up a good fight and God decided that he needed rest. He is in the arms of Jesus and looking down on you all, he is now your guardian angel. So sorry, but happy he is pain free and with our Lord. We are here for you, just call on us if you need anything. Love and prayers. Pat and Jim Tallman
Pamela Kooser
December 18, 2012
Pam,
Our prayers are with you and the family. We also feel the JOY that surrounds us!!!
Dick and Pam Kooser
Vonnie Wiltsee
December 17, 2012
I was so saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. You would think with all the modern medical cures they would have found one for this awful disease. My love and prayers are with Pam and the rest of Kevin's family during this time of sadness and loss. It's especially poignant that at the same time we celebrate the birth of God's son, He has chosen to bring His son, Kevin, home to Him.
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