We are sad to announce that on December 9, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Charles William Rath (Columbus, Ohio), born in East Lansing, Michigan. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul C. Rath and Dora L. Rath (Rice); his sister Carol (Busch); and his granddaughters, Ava Dianne and Mary Margaret.

He is survived by: his wife Susie Rath (McClelland); his children, Anne Lewis (Tom), Katie Talbott (Bill) and Charlie Rath (Michele); and his grandchildren, Zach, Evie, Will, Ian, Henry, Charlie, Gigi, Amelia and Madeline.

In Lieu of Flowers, please consider a donation to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (https://www.davethomasfoundation.org), the Ava Dianne Lewis Endowment for the NICU at Nationwide Children's Hospital of Columbus, or the Susie and Charlie Rath Bexley Community Foundation Creative Arts Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

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December 18, 2023

Michelle and Geoff Fedurek lit a candle

“In loving memory of Charlie, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. He was a wonderful mentor, boss and friend. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Michelle and Geoff Fedurek”

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Dec 22

Visitation

Egan-Ryan Funeral Home
403 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

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Dec 23

Funeral Mass

St. Catharine Catholic Church
500 S Gould Rd, Columbus, OH 43209

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Dec 23

Celebration of life

Columbus Country Club
4831 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213

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