Lee Rathje Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lee Rathje of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lee Rathje to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his significant other JoAnn Catherine Bascom; and his siblings, Hank, Glen (Arlys) and Ardith (Jack). He is survived by: his children, Ricky Lee (Rebel Rathje) of Marion, Randy Lee (Kimberly Rathje) of Sun Prairie, WI and Renee Jo (Dan Ellsworth) of Winneconne, WI.; and his siblings-in-law, James Bascom, Donna, Karla Bascom and Jeanne Rathje. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
