RICHARD CHRISTIAN RATHKE

 Richard "Dick" Christian Rathke, age 80, of North Palm Beach, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on July 23, 2012. He was born in Lexington, NE on October 5, 1931. He is survived by his daughters, Carola Rathke of Jupiter, FL, Cristina Rathke-Bishop (husband, Tom) of Colorado; son, David Rathke (wife, Pam) of Illinois; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Patricia Lorenz (husband, Ed) of Missouri and Sheryl Rathke, recently of Florida. He will be remembered as a loving, wise, father and also as a thoughtful grandfather who was very proud of his grandchildren. A Memorial Service to celebrate the memory of his life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 11, Faith Lutheran Church, 555 US Hwy One, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. Reception lunch to follow. Burial will take place in Nebraska at a later date. Contributions can be made to First Lutheran Church at Buffalo, Building Fund, Dan Kopf, 43151 Road 763, Lexington, NE 68850. May Dick's gentle spirit continue to live in and among us.