On an ordinary day an extraordinary man passed into the hands of the Lord. Sunday, August 15, 2021 Alvin “Junior” Rabe Jr. age 79 of Valders passed away at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.
He is cherished by the following survivors: his wife of 58 years, Helen of Valders; their children and spouses: Jodi (Mark) Virant of Bay City, MI and Kevin (Holly) Rabe of Theresa, WI; grandchildren: Kevin (Chelsea) Virant of West Bloomfield, MI, Jenna (Richie) Christie of Kingsport, TN, Emmett, Chandler, and Nathaniel Rabe of Theresa, WI; and one great-grandson: River Christie of Kingsport, TN; sisters-in-law: Edith Rabe Schneider, Kathy Rabe, Doris Blatz and many nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
He was greeted in heaven by his parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law: Harold and Milda Pleuss. Also joining in the reunion in heaven were his siblings and their spouses: Everett (Deloras) Rabe, Kenneth Rabe, Jeanette (Eugene) Blatz, Ronny Rabe and Bob Schneider; and other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Pielhop Wieting Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street in Brillion from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. (TODAY) on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. There will be visitation at the church on Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Weiss. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Lutheran High School, or place of your choice.
The Pielhop Wieting Funeral Homes of Brillion & Reedsville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
