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Joye Rathgeb
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Joye Rathgeb, 69, of Coloma passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Joye was born on May 18, 1955 to Robert and Marriam Lewis.
Joye found faith and love for her one and only savior Jesus Christ and was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church.
Joy married the love of her life, Robert Rathgeb in 1975 and together they raised four wonderful children. Some of her greatest joy came with the arrival of granddaughters: Allison, Abigail and Addison. Joye is survived by her son, Michael Rathgeb and daughters: Raquel Rathgeb, Susan Rathgeb and Samantha (Daniel) Rimpel; her brothers: Floyd, Bobby and James Lewis. She is also survived by her Aunt Frances Otte and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert and her parents.
Memorials in Joy's name may be made to the Riverside United Methodist Church.
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Robert, so sorry to hear of Joye´s passing. Thinking of you. Kurt Doroh
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