Donald M. RATHBERGER

12 OCT 1930 - 30 NOV 2020

• BIRTH: 12 OCT 1930, Chicago, Cook, IL
• DEATH: 30 NOV 2020, New Carlisle, St. Joseph, IN

• MARRIAGE: 24 MAY 1951, Cook County, IL

INDEX

[N26472] Donald M. Rathberger
October 12, 1930 ~ November 30, 2020 (age 90)

Donald M. Rathberger, 90, of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away at 11:30 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2020, in his home. Donald was born on October 12, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Maximillian and Lillian (Urbanowicz) Rathberger. He served in the United States Marines during the Korean War. Donald retired as a Master Tool and Die Maker from the Panduit Corporation in Romeoville, Illinois. On May 24, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, he married Suzanne Gray, who preceded him in death on September 26, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Rathberger; his sister, Rita Jane Price; and his half-sister, Maxine Kral. Donald is survived by eight children, Debra (Tom) Bauer, Donna (Mike) McCool, Diane Halm, Donald Rathberger, Pamela (James) Vogenthaler, Robert (Mary Jane) Rathberger, Michael (Janet) Rathberger, and Melissa (Stan) Misasian;j eighteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and his sister, Ruth Cowley; There will be no visitation or services. Private burial will take place in First Lutheran Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Marine Toys for Tots program. Kaniewski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.kaniewski.com