Michael W. Rabne

Mike Rabne was my lab instructor for the Pascal computer programming course at CWRU circa 1986. He was a polite and optimistic person. He taught the assignments in a clear manner and was very helpful to the students. Mike was a friendly face to students arriving on a large campus for the first time which can seem daunting. I remember seeing his name in the obituary section of the Case Alumnus magazine and was saddened that he left us at a young age. Condolences to the family and friends...

Just was thinking of Mike today...part of me believes that our souls live on through the thoughts of others. I can see his smile as if I was sitting in his dorm room at Case 25 years ago. He was such a sweet man and I am fortunate to have known him for the whisper of time that I did. Peace and love to his family and all who he touched

I just found out about Kinger this month. It makes me terribly sad to know that he is gone, and why. He was my big brother's big brother at Zeta Psi. We had good times together. I took Ken's room at Zeta Psi and thus also lived next to Mike, and across from Steve. Hi to Shannon and Ken, (and Steve, and Alan, my other brothers).
To Mike's family: I am truely sorry. He must have been in a great deal of pain. I know he did not really want to leave you, having been where he was at.

My son and I moved to Cleveland to live with my oldest brother Ken. Ken and Kinger were great friends. I was young and my son Nick was only two years old. We didn’t know anyone in Cleveland and Kinger took us in and befriended us. He introduced me to people, and showed me around campus and the University Circle area. He was so nice and helpful to my son and me. Kinger was the kind of person that made you feel good when he was around. Kinger was extremely brilliant, he was so funny and lively,...

I also first met King when we began our time at CWRU. We both became pledges and brothers at Zeta Psi during our first year.

Mike was a brilliant individual. He taught me to set goals and to go after them. I owe much of my success to the lessons that King gave me.

King was also full of life and energy. He was passionate about the projects that he was involved in.

I miss King tremendously. I have not made the attempts to keep in touch with him since...

I first met Mike when we moved into the Zeta Psi house at Case to start college there. For my three years at Case, my room and Mike’s were right next to each other. We were the best of pals.

Mike came to college as a young, bright guy and was such a funny and nice person that everyone wanted to be his friend. Mike was so talented in high school that he picked up the name “King”. So that also became his nickname around Case… “Kinger”.

Mike was a giving person who...

To the family of Michael Rabne, I give my heartfelt condolences upon your tragic loss.

Mike was a good friend, just how good? Immeasurable! I first met Mike when we were in college; his positive outlook, wonderful attitude, and infectious strive to learn and grow were impossible to miss. His help and guidance thru those years made my graduation a reality rather then a possibility. All of this, freely given, without hesitation; a true Friend. The years past college we kept in...

Dear Joy - Your father was a very special young man. He had a wonderful smile, an infectious laugh, and beautiful long blonde hair that made most women jealous! He usually kept it pulled back in a ponytail, but once at a wedding that we were both attending, he wore his hair untied and it literally flowed down his back - silkly and shiny. I was so envious!!

When I think of your Dad, I can't help but remember your Mom and Dad's wedding day. He literally cried all the way to the...

Precious Granddaughter Joy
Your Daddy was a wonderful Father to you. He early on in your life was teaching you to notice interesting things.You could recognize Columns and archs on buildings and churches.This he taught you.
Your Daddy had knowledge of many interesting things and began to point out to you his areas of interest. At two years old you new about Architecture. He loved churches and old buildings he was begining to intrest you in these kinds of beautiful sites. Daddy...