Daniel Keltner Rahe

Daniel was born on November 7, 1986 in Springfield, the son of David and Marlene Keltner Rahe. He married Danielle Swanson on July 5, 2014 in Auburn.

Daniel was a 2005 graduate of Auburn High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Illinois. He was employed as a manager at Dickey-John in Auburn, a job he aspired to hold since he was a high school student.

Daniel was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn. In his youth, he was a member of 4-H and Civil Air Patrol. Later, Daniel was a member of FarmHouse Fraternity at the University of Illinois in Champaign. After graduation, he continued to serve the men of FarmHouse as a mentor. He was always happy to lend a hand to anyone in need. His most recent gift was as an organ donor where he was able to help five individuals. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, Rams fan, and enjoyed Marvel movies. Daniel liked arranging fantasy sports teams and NCAA basketball bracket tournaments. He supported his wife through Vet School and after graduation continued with his laughter and love. He was a hands-on dad who loved playing with his son at the park and building forts, Mega Blok sculptures, and “hot lava” escape paths.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Rahe and grandparents, Raymond Keltner and Shirley Rahe.

He is survived by his wife, Danielle Rahe of Chatham; one son, Decker Rahe (age 2); his mother, Marlene Rahe of Auburn; grandparents, Delbert Rahe of Chapin and Maxine Keltner of Auburn; two siblings, Joseph Rahe of Auburn and Allison (husband, Kenny) Dufelmeier of Jacksonville; two uncles, Kenneth (wife, Bridget) Rahe and Tim (wife, Carman) Rahe; three cousins, Mallory (husband, Alex) Chanin, Olivia Rahe, and Darcie (husband, Andy) Jones; one niece; and 2 nephews.

Daniel was also loved by a large family of in-laws; Danielle’s father, Donald Swanson of Woodstock; mother, Suzanne (husband, Tyler) Dominick of McHenry; sisters, Stephanie Swanson of Woodstock and Jennifer (husband, Adam) Savalick of Sharron, WI; and brother, Adam (girlfriend, Amy) of Woodstock. Daniel also has one niece, one nephew, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins on Danielle’s side that will miss him dearly.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Butler Funeral Home—Chatham, 8855 State Rt. 4, Chatham.

Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Butler Funeral Home—Chatham.

Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following ceremonies.

In lieu of flowers, an educational fund has been set up for Daniel’s son, Decker at UCB (United Community Bank). Donations can be made at any UCB branch.