Obituary
David Herman Rahn
David Herman Rahn born on March 11,1943 died on November 30,2018 at 75 years old.
David passed away peacefully at home next to his beloved wife of 26 years Leona
(Moen)(Tabbert) Rahn. David was born to Kenneth Edward Rahn and Alice (Olson) Rahn in LaCrosse Wisconsin and resided in Onalaska on Brice Prairie.
He carried on the family business Rahn Well Drilling and Pump Service for over 50 years that was started by Herman Rahn in the 1890’s. He helped raise his 2 children with his then wife Lois (Storandt) Rahn in Onalaska Wisconsin. Ironically, they lived on Well Street. His hobbies in life included bowling, trapshooting, puzzles, antiques, restoring and showing classic cars, watching the Packers, the Brewers, golf and Nascar. (He was famous for his crazy legs and wacky bowling approach.) He was also a Rotary
club Member. He really liked music especially Elvis Presley. In his last year he enjoyed creating “steam punk” style lamps of all shapes and sizes even winning contests for his creative work and making several for his grandchildren, family and friends. He looked forward to bingo nights and playing cribbage with his life long friend Larry Pischke up to his last days.
David is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Alice (Olson) Rahn.
David is survived by his sister Betsy Elizabeth Ray of Sun Prairie, His wife Leona Rahn, his
daughter Pamela (Rahn) Weltzien of Arcadia and grandchildren Kaylynn and Benjamin; His son Michael David Rahn and Gayla (Banse) Rahn and grandchildren Adam, Joshua and Emily; His stepson Lee Tabbert (Erin), granddaughter Kaylee Tabbert, stepdaughter Lori Stone and grandchildren Caleb, Randa Stone, Sister-in-law Char (Arnie) Keene and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
David will be remembered for his smile and witty personality. In the end after a long battle with health issues he found solace in the song Peace in the Valley. He would want all his family and friends to find peace as well.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Monday, December 10, 2018 in the Prairie Room at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St. Onalaska, with visitation from 2:00 pm until the time of the service. Pastor Scott Skogen will officiate.
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Beautiful Leona. Will see you when the storm passes. Ellie sure enjoyed seeing you last night. I’m glad she was well behaved. Love you.
so very sorry Leona, he will be missed! We’ve got ALOT of wonderful memories through the years. Please take care!!!
Dave and I were classmates through high school and had many good times with our many friends and cars. A lot of great memories are going through my thoughts right now. Dave my friend, you will be missed and talked about for many years to come.
I am so very sorry for your loss.God be with you all..
My thoughts are with you and your family as you face the loss of Dave.
Our sympathy and prayers to all of Dave’s family and close friends. He will be deeply missed by many. May he Rest in Peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Prayers and comfort for your broken hearts. JoAnn and Jeff
LEONA AND FAMILY LEONA SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DAVES PASSING ALWAYS ENJOYED SEEING YOU TWO THRUSDAY AT LEGION PLAYING BINGO AND DAVE COULD WIN. SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS YOUR WAY WITH LOVE KRIS PAGE BEITLICH
To the Family of Dave Rahn,
I am sorry to hear about Dave. I babysat Pam and Mike were very little. I loved babysitting them!
My Sincere Sympathy to All of You.
Sincerely,
Janet (Halverson) Berra
Leona. Our prayers are with you and family. Went to school with David all the way thru 11 grade when we moved to Illinois. I lived just one block to the north of him, so we where neighborhood kids.
My memory of David was a little guy when his dad Ken did the plumbing and heating for my new home that I built in Onalaska that was in 1954 long time ago I now live in Florida. Sorry to hear of your passing Bob Mason
Anita and I grieve with you Leona and all the others. May God bless you all. I am sorry I can’t be there today but with Anita’s memory loss I am unable to come or go get a card. I got to visit with David last summer, and I am certain he will be missed.
Merle Lebakken
My condolences to you and your family. I know Dave will be missed. Sending hugs.
I’m sorry for your loss I miss you guys alot love you I miss all fun we had sherry
Leona & Family, I am very sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was a fighter. Hugs to you Leona.
My condolences to the Rahn family. There is no easy way to lose someone you love.
May time help ease your grief, and may all of your good memories of Dave give you peace in the days ahead.
My sympathies to all of you.
Jane (Halverson) Kruger
(I was one of Pam & Mike’s babysitters, beginning when Pam was a baby. My sister Janet also babysat them. We loved them like family. Pam, I’m not sure how old you were in 1972 when I got married, but the ‘secret’ wedding gift your family was giving to Mark & me, you had described to Janet as “a peanut with a monkey on top”. Lois had made it in ceramics It was a cute covered dish in the shape of a peanut & it had a little monkey sitting on top. I hope this little story brought a smile to your face.)
So very sorry for your loss Leona. It was always so fun sitting down to talk to both of you and be invited to your house. Hope we can visit whenever you are in my workplace.
Mary
,I am so sorry for your loss! My heart goes out to the family,especially you,my friend,Leona.We have had many talks over the years about both of our husbands and their health issues.I was saddened to hear Dave passed away.Take care of yourself and God Bless…