Fordyce B. Rathjen Obituary
The passing of Fordyce B. Rathjen of Manitowoc, Wisconsin leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 28, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Fordyce B. Rathjen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Otto Rathjen and Amanda Rathjen (Henschel); his sister Virginia Enderle; and his brothers-in-law, Walt Miller and A. D. Staggs.
He is survived by: his wife JoAnn Rathjen; his children, Sheree Radandt (Fred) and Jeffrey Rathjen (Jerri); his grandchildren, Angela Schardt of Manitowoc, Nick Radandt of Manitowoc, Chad Rathjen (Lauren) of Manitowoc and Carissa Luedtke (Eric) of Manitowoc; his great grandchildren, Cameron, Noah Marshburn, Aria, Rayna Radandt, Elly, McKenna Luedtke and Collin Rathjen; and his sisters, Marilyn Miller of Palm Desert, CA, Judy Staggs of McKenna, TX and Kathy Lont (Orville) of Fox Lake, WI. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church in his memory.
