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MARK RATHSACK Obituary

MARK E. RATHSACK, 52, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at his home. He was born May 21, 1958 in Mani-towoc, Wisc. He worked as a Key Specialist for Moss Engineering. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to spend time fishing. Surviving are his father and stepmother, Charles and Barbara Rathsack of Fort Wayne; children, Andrew M. Rathsack of Fishers, Tara M. Rathsack of Indianapolis and Danny Rathsack of Fort Wayne; brother, Mike Rathsack of Milford, Ohio; grandchildren, Alexa Marie Rathsack and Jayden Wayne Hatfield; step-brothers, Brent Belote of Fort Wayne, and Brian Belote of Elk City, Okla. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret (Markison) Tathsack. Memorial service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Ind. with calling one hour prior to services. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisc. Preferred memorials to the Danny Rathsack Education Fund. To leave condolences online, please visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneral home.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2011.

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Rick Spice

January 21, 2011

Charlie,

So very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Ron, Kim & Josh Westrick-Kerrigan

January 21, 2011

So sorry Charlie and Barb for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Martin Harris

January 21, 2011

Chuck-Nick called me with the news yesterday. I am shocked and saddened. Our condolences to you and Barbara and the entire family. Nick and I loved Mark like a brother and have many happy memories of growing up next door to you guys. We'll remember Mark in our prayers everyday for the rest of our lives.

Angele Butler

January 20, 2011

Mark will be missed by all, our families had alot of great times together, We are still in shock by the news.My prayers go out to Danny and Renee and the rest of his family.I love You and pray for you everyday.

January 20, 2011

Sorry to read u lost your son.want u to know our thoughts and Prayers are with you
Friends Fred and Winnie Hambleton

January 20, 2011

Chuck----
My sincere sympathy on the death of your son.

Your name brings back many fond memories of Wayne Hdwe. and HWI shows in Indianapolis

Harold W. Zook

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