Richard Rathel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Rathel of Gaston, Indiana, who passed away on August 29, 2020, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Rathel and Olive Mae Rathel (Edwards); and his sister Alice Rambis. He is survived by: his wife Emma Rathel (Long); his children, Jeff Rathel (Brenda) and Carolyn Thornburg (Bob); his sister Jayne Klinefelter (Larry); and his grandchildren, Jacqueline Shipwash (Harry), Kursten Shanks (Daniel), James G. Thomas (Katie), Jama D. Clarke (Paulus) and Whitney N. Smith (Steve). He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Muncie Animal Shelter, 901 W. Riggin Rd., Muncie, IN 47303 or the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
