Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1945
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
John Rahe Obituary
He was married for 58 years to Rosemary Bryan Rahe. He enlisted in the Air Force on March 11, 1963 and retired in May 1986, spending 23 years. He spent time in Niagra Falls NY, Eglin AFB FL, Azores Portugal and Minot ND. After retirement, he worked as a sales car manager, insurance sales, and paraprofessional for Maryland and Delaware school systems from which he retired in November 2016. He was a member of Niceville FL American Legion Post 221, Federalsburg MD VFW Post 5246 and a lifetime member of the Air Force Sergeants Association. He was also a Past Master of Lodge #33 in Minot ND.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 4 children: John, Jr. (JoAnn), Judi Rahe, Terri Lynne Martinez, and Robin Rahe Elliott (Ann); 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Daniel Rahe (Donna), a sister, Evelyn Renkwitz (Arthur), and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 1:00PM at the Zeller Funeral Home in East New Market where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Rahe
Sponsored by Zeller Funeral Home.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in John Rahe's name
Memorial Events
for John Rahe
Aug
27
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Zeller Funeral Home106 Main Street P.O. Box 207, East New Market, MD 21631
Aug
27
Funeral services provided by:
Zeller Funeral Home106 Main Street P.O. Box 207, East New Market, MD 21631
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Rahe's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
