Helen Louise Rabe Obituary
We bid farewell to Helen Louise Rabe of Blairstown, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 12, 2024 at the age of 96. Helen Louise touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Daniel William and Gertrude Louise Bruch (Gearhart); her husband Wayne L. Rabe; her son Jerry Rabe; her sister Mary; her brother-in-law Tom Shinn; her brothers, William, Charles and John Bruch; and her siblings-in-law, Anne Bruch and Bob Hayes.
She is survived by: her children, Jim Rabe (Connie) of Center Point, Joe Rabe of Blairstown and Nancy Zimmerman (Scott) of Windsor, CO; her daughter-in-law Diane Rabe of Blairstown; her grandchildren, Stacie Rabe of San Diego, CA, Matt Rabe of Rockville, UT, Mike Rabe of Anchorage, AK, Ben Rabe (Jessica) of Blairstown, Mark Rabe of Lexington, MA, Daniel Rabe (Courtney) of Marion, Eric Zimmerman of Rifle, CO and Ryan Zimmerman (Ali) of Windsor, CO; her great grandchildren, Noah, Eli, Grace, Carson, Jorga Rabe, Olivia Rabe, Colton and Barrett Zimmerman; and her sister Jean Hayes of Ely, MN..
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Grace Lutheran Church (100 Locust St NE, Blairstown, IA 52209). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery (7825 21st Ave, Blairstown, IA 52209).
Instead of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Helen's name.
