Gretchen Rabe's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2023 in Iowa Falls, Iowa

Gretchen Rabe

September 21, 1930 - March 17, 2023 (92 years old)

Iowa Falls, Iowa

Gretchen Rabe's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2023 in Iowa Falls, Iowa

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Surls Funeral Homes

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Gretchen Rabe

September 21, 1930 - March 17, 2023 (92 years old)

Iowa Falls, Iowa

Gretchen Rabe Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gretchen Rabe of Iowa Falls, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 92, on March 17, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gretchen Rabe to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Tjaden and Margaret Tjaden (Bosworth); her husband Gordon Rabe; her granddaughter Kristin Taylor; and her siblings, Jack, George Tjaden and Molly Rommel.

She is survived by: her children, Sue Rabe (Jeff Buck), Jane Hansen, Nancy Lathrop (Jeff), Joe Rabe (Lari), Mary Rabe, Gary Rabe (Jen) and Judy Adams (Shawn). She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to ECC Foundation, Gordon and Gretchen Rabe Endowed Scholarship or First United Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Surls Funeral Homes



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Mar 21

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First United Methodist Church
619 Main St, Iowa Falls, IA 50126

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Mar 21

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First United Methodist Church
619 Main St, Iowa Falls, IA 50126

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