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Raymond Rathke Obituary

Raymond C. Rathke, 85, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005. He was born Aug. 24, 1919, in Pittsburgh to the late William and Ann Rathke and was a member of Teamsters Local 249. Beloved husband for 49 years of Claire R. (Harvey) Rathke. Brother of Marie Rathke, of the North Hills, and the late Margaret (Ed) Ostronic, Thelma Marchetto and William "Wiz," John and Anna Rathke. Brother-in-law of Frank Marchetto, of the North Hills. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will welcome friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME INC., 388 Center Ave., West View. Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Boniface Church of Holy Wisdom Parish with the Rev. Dennis Bradley officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Mt. Troy. Please pay tribute at www.schellhaasfh.com.

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Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review on Mar. 16, 2005.

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