Earl William “Bill” Rahn | Obituary

Earl William “Bill” Rahn

Earl William “Bill” Rahn, 80, of Fults, died March 18, 2017, in St. Louis.

He was born July 12, 1936, in Red Bud, son of the late William and Frieda Rahn (nee Eggers).

He was married to Phyillis A. Rahn (nee Higgerson); she preceded her in death.

Bill was a member of Maeystown Sportsman Club and Steamfitter Local 439.

He is survived by his children Kim (Brock) Keckritz, Kathy (Wade) Goldschmidt, and Chris (Jennifer) Rahn; grandchildren Susan (Tom) Sweeney, Crystal (Rich) Weber, Scott (Bridget) Woodsmall, Stephanie (Jason) Bastien, Collin Goldschmidt, Cierra Goldschmidt, Dawson Goldschmidt, William Rahn, Nicole (Jason) Richter, Danielle Hines, Kirsten Foley, and DJ Foley; great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Jean Rahn; nieces; and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; grandson Kade Goldschmidt; brothers Orville, Harold and Norman;  brother and best friend Kenneth Rahn; and sister Leona Kent.

Visitation: is 4-8 p.m. March 24, at Quernheim Funeral Home, and 9-10 a.m. March 25, at St. John United Church of Christ, Maeystown.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. March 25, at the church, Pastor Patrick Poole officiating
Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery, Maeystown.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to Oak Hill Therapy Garden.

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Andrea is a graduate of Gibault High School and the University of Missouri School of Journalism, the University of Missouri Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Education. She lives in Columbia with her husband and their twin toddler sons. When she isn't cheering on St. Louis Cardinals baseball or riding the emotional roller coaster of Mizzou Tigers football, she enjoys attending and participating in the many family events the county has to offer. email: andrea@republictimes.net
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