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Lynn R. Rathbun 1944-2010

MOE, RATHBUN, THOMPSON, MCKOSKI, CLYBURN, LEIRAN

Posted By: M. Durr - IAGenWeb Volunteer
Date: 4/24/2010 at 19:24:40

Lynn R. Rathbun, 66, of Alda, NE died Saturday, March 13, 2010 surrounded by his family. Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 at the Alda, NE Community Center. A celebration of life and dinner with conversation will be held following the service from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Burial of Ashes will be at a later date in Waterville. All Faiths Funeral Home of Grand Island, NE is serving the family.
Lynn was born January 6, 1944 at Waterville, the son of Lawrence and Hilma (Moe) Rathbun. Lynn grew up in Waterville, receiving his education from Waterville School, graduating in 1961 from Allamakee Community School. He entered the United States Air Force in 1961. He served eight years and was a member of the 6th Weather Squadron.
He was united in marriage to Sandra Thompson August 10, 1963. He later married Angela McKoski June 10, 1989.
Lynn owned and operated Rathbun Industrial Services in Alda. Due to health issues he retired three years ago. He was an active member of the Alda/Wood River VFW Post 4677 since 1993, serving as President and Quarter Master Adjutant. He was blessed with the gift of conversation and loved going to auctions. He was well known for loving to be around people and children.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 20 years, Angela; son and daughter-in-law, Clayton and Sandra Rathbun of Cordova, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Rena and Michael Clyburn of Morrison, OK; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lee and Noboko Rathbun of Minden, NV, Kurt and Diane Rathbun of Waterville, Eric and Angi Rathbun of Nasella, GA, and Jim Rathbun of Waterville; and sister and brother-in-law, Laurel and Gene Leiran of Waterville. Other survivors include four grandchildren, Adam and Robert Clyburn, and Stella and Emily Rathbun.
He was welcomed into heaven by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Memorials are suggested to VFW Post 4677.

Waukon, Iowa newspaper, THE STANDARD, March 17, 2010
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