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Gary Rathje
GARY D. RATHJE
Cedar Rapids
Gary D. Rathje, 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully after a long illness in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, March 19, 2022. A private gravesite service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.Gary was born June 15, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was the son of the late Richard and Ida Mae (Peterson) Rathje. Gary worked several years in the family business of Rathje Construction. Later on, Gary started his own business, Home Helpers. His hobbies included woodworking; being a skilled craftsman. His cheerful attitude and witty conversations will be missed by all he encountered.
Those left to cherish Gary's memory are his daughter, Cassidy (Jesse) of Arizona; his grandchildren, Finley and Everett; his stepdaughter, Alicia; his step-granddaughters, MeShell, Mariah and MaKayla; his great-granddaughter, Teigan; and his siblings, Bob (Mary), Ken (Jeanine), Steve, Debra (Roger) and Julie (Brian).
He was preceded in death by his wife, René Rathje, and his parents.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
We would like to thank Hospice and the entire care team for the support they have shown Gary.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.cedarmemorial.com.
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