David Christopher Rabidoux

David Christopher Rabidoux obituary

David Christopher Rabidoux

David Rabidoux Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel - Eaton Rapids on Aug. 31, 2025.

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David Christopher Rabidoux of Eaton Rapids,

Passed away August 30, 2025, at the age of 63. David was born in Montpelier, Ohio on November 25, 1961, the son of Dolphis II and Jean Rabidoux. He loved to be in the outdoors hunting, farming at Evergreen Farms in Eaton Rapids and in his younger years showing dairy cows in 4-H. David worked in the road construction industry until he was struck with ALS and was unable to continue that line of work.

David is survived by his parents; his wife, Tracy Lynn (Jacob) Rabidoux of Lansing; two sons, David of Maryland and Trenton (Ashley) Rabidoux Holt, MI; grandson, Hayden Rabidoux; brothers, Dolphis III and Dean Rabidoux; sister, Jill (Carl) Bienz; sister-in-law, Jill Ann Rabidoux; brother-in-law, Bryan Bloom and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Edward Rabidous and sister, Julia Bloom.

As per David's wishes, no service are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to ALS Association, PO Box 37022, Boone IA 50037-0022 or Wildside Rehabilitation and Education Center, 8601 Houston Road, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website www.millsfuneral.com.

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