Shirley J. Rath Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley J. Rath of Bowling Green, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley left this world on May 20, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilbur "Dutch" Bankey and Florence Bankey (Geahlen); her husband Charles Lee Rath; her son Douglas Lee Rath; and her brother Wilbur Bankey Jr..

She is survived by: her daughter Tanya "Toni" Sockrider (Stu); her sister Sharon Sattler; her grandchildren, Sara Foos (Phil), Shane Sockrider (Lauren), Amber Schutt (Scott) and Kyle Rath (Christa); and her great grandchildren, Carter, Camille Foos, Dylan, Daniel, Natalie Sockrider, Noah, Grant Schutt, Charley and Ethan Rath.

Memorial contributions may be given in her memory to The American Heart Association. Keep Shirley's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.