Herman P. Rathke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Herman P. Rathke of Addison, Illinois, who passed away on August 25, 2025 at the age of 98. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Rudy Kirsch (Lucille), John Kirsch, Leah Wermeister (Roy) and Hank Kirsch. He is survived by: his sister Louise; his nieces and nephews, Arnold Kirsch (Mary), Charmaine Battistoni (Lou), David Zeh (Judy), Rick Zeh (Donna) and Jane Johnson (Rusty); and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Lou, Kevin, Michael Battistoni (Maria), Christine Lawler (Pat), David Zeh (Hope), Adam Zeh, Jake, Cody Zeh, Danielle Johnson, Tori Kleinmeyer (Mike), Stacy Carroll (Jason) and Brandon Kirsch.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 37 Army Trail Blvd., Addison IL 60101 greatly appreciated.
