Michael W. Rabbe Obituary (1947 - 2015)

Michael W. Rabbe, 68, of Normal, formerly of Mason City, died at 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bloomington, with Rev. Peter Weeks officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday (August 23, 2015) at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private interment will be in Mason City at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1822 E. Lincoln, Bloomington, IL 61701 or to Ministry More, 1107 W. Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.He was born February 15, 1947 in Pekin, son of William and Vera Imig Rabbe. He married Holly J. Treadway on August 16, 1969 in Rockford.Surviving are his wife, Holly, of Normal; two sons, Clint Rabbe of LeRoy and Luke (Lindsay) Rabbe of Danvers and two grandchildren, Marlowe and Fiona Rabbe. Also surviving are two sisters, Janis Robertson of Mason City and Carole Fletcher of Wellington, CO.He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant son, Todd.Michael graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Mathematics. He taught math and science courses for 31 years, first at Wapella High School and later at El Paso High School, retiring in June of 2003. After his retirement, he loved to travel with his wife, Holly.He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bloomington. He also enjoyed being outdoors and was a member of the National Rifle Association. His greatest enjoyment came with being with his family, especially his grandchildren.