Ollie Rathje Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ollie Rathje of Perry, Iowa, born in Elk Creek, Missouri, who passed away on September 6, 2020 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Willard Allan and Grace Mae Roberts (Browne); her husband Dean Earnest Rathje; her siblings, Bea Boyd, Alma Thede, Fereleen Acton and David Roberts; her sons, Billy Willis (Wanda) of Perry, IA and Barry Willis (Lisa) of Perry, IA; her grandchildren, Cory Willis, Megan Gray (Tanner), James Willis, Brad Willis, Jesse Willis and Kyle Willis; her great grandchildren, Coby Gray, Lucas, Max, Parker Gray, Cooper, Brecklynn Willis, Lilly, Gracie Willis, Holland Willis, Trent Willis, Kamron Willis and Karmen Willis; and her siblings, Delmar Roberts (Carol), Doyle Roberts, Gladys Taylor (Joe) and Earl Roberts (Pat).

Family is asking that everyone attending wears face masks and practice social distancing.