Cremation will take place with a memorial service to be held 2:00pm Friday, February 28, at the Runge Mortuary & Crematory Davenport, Iowa. The family will greet friends 12:00pm till service time at the mortuary on Friday. Memorials may be made to the Elaine Rathmann Memorial Fund. Please share condolences with the family at www.rungemortuary.com
Elaine was born May 2, 1952, in Davenport, to James & Marian (Bell) Hanson. She is a graduate of Davenport Community Schools and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. In 1983 Elaine Hanson was united in marriage to Tom Rathmann in Davenport. Elaine had been a nurse for 20 plus years prior to her retirement in 2015.
Elaine was the consummate reader. She read a book a day. Getting enough books became a supply chain issue. An entire room is dedicated to her favorites. Elaine held a keen interest in politics and enjoyed hearty debate. She served on Davenport Community School Board and was awarded the Golden Pass. She loved music. She was an accomplished guitarist and professionally taught the instrument.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents James & Marian (Bell) Hanson.
Elaine is survived by her loving husband Tom Rathmann; Sons Thomas (Jenny) Rathmann and Jim Rathmann; Daughters Elizabeth (Adam) Gielau and Laura (Zachary Young) Rathmann; Grandchildren, Jonathan, Kyler, Jack, Anna, Dorothy, Ava, Karsen; Brother Victor (Gale) Hanson; Friend Sue Searle.
She is loved by all who knew her.
