James L. Rabe (Lebanon)'s Obituary
James Lee Rabe, Sr., son of Emil Carl and Jeanette Schoeneman Rabe, was born August 10, 1935, in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He departed this life Saturday, October 13, 2018, in his home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-three years, two months, and three days.
On June 22, 1957, he was united in marriage to Edna Elizabeth Martin, and to this union two daughters and three sons were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna, on June 1, 2011; and four brothers, Stan, Robert, Donald, and Gordon Rabe.
James is survived by two daughters, Julie Cones, and her husband, Carl, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Sharon Gray, and her husband, Chris, of Elyria, Ohio; three sons, James Rabe, and his wife, Bonnie, Scott Rabe, and his wife, Lisa, all of Lebanon, Missouri, and Barry Rabe, of Basalt, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Scott, Katie, Ashley, Amanda, James, Collin, and Abby; four great-grandchildren, Jackson, Baily, Addison, and Gavyn; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in Iowa Falls, Iowa and also graduated from high school in Iowa Falls. He then joined the military as a young man and served his country faithfully in the United States Air Force for twenty-one years. During ten of those years, he was stationed in Hawaii, which he really enjoyed. After retiring from the Air Force in 1974, the family moved to Lebanon, Missouri, and made their home. James worked as a supply and inventory specialist at Fort Leonard Wood for a number of years.
He enjoyed socializing and opened his home to anyone in need. He liked bowling, going to the auto races and working in his yard. He was a supporter of the Lebanon Yellowjackets and was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Minnesota Vikings. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
James was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories he made for them during his life time.
Memorial contributions to Disabled American Veterans, may be made through the funeral home.
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