Eugene Ralph Rathgeber

Gene was born on May 15th, 1936 in East Rockaway, New York to parents Jacob and Lena Rathgeber.

He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1957. After serving in the Army he married Mary Lou Allen on 21 December 1957, and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage together. Gene was employed with Grumman Aerospace out of Bethpage New York and volunteered to move his family to Jensen Beach, Florida in October of 1965. Gene was an active member in the community, volunteering his time and skills at Jensen Beach Elementary School, Trinity United Methodist Church, The Mohawk Club-Minneapolis, Minn., and various other organizations. Gene retied from Grumman after 32 years and enjoyed traveling the country with Mary Lou in their Roadtrek. The only state they did not drive to is HI! However, they visited Hawaii and the Philippines by air. His extended family 4 children, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren knew him as a Reliable, Strong, Loving, Dedicated, Unique and Selfless family man.

Gene is survived by his two sons: David and his wife Nancy of San Diego, CA; Gene-O and his wife Rebecca of San Diego, CA; his two daughters: Susi and her husband Troy of Jensen Beach, FL; Joyce and her husband Jay of Conyers, GA; his Brother, G. Donald of Brooksville, FL; his wife Mary Lou of Jensen Beach, FL; and many grand and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his parents Jacob and Lena Rathgeber, his brother Claude Rathgeber, and his sister Eva Rathgeber. He will be greatly missed by all.

Eugene Rathgeber

Born 5/15/1936 – East Rockaway, NY – Parents: Jacob & Lena Rathgeber

Moved to Jensen Beach, Florida –October, 1965

Married: Mary Lou Allen on 12/21/1957 -- 63 years

Sons: Dr. David (Nancy) Rathgeber Ret. USMC

Commander, Eugene (Rebecca) Rathgeber Ret. USN

Daughters: Susan (Troy) Parriott

Joyce (Jay) Howe

Served in U. S. Army 1953 – 1955

Employment: Grumman Aerospace 32 years

Member: Trinity United Methodist Church,

American Legion Post 126

Grumman Retired Employees.

Volunteered at: JBE; Trinity; Mohawk Club-Minneapolis, MInn

A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 3rd, 2021 3pm at Trinity United Methodist Church. Savanah Road Jensen Beach,

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.aycockjensenbeach.com for the Rathgeber family.