## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Colin Andrew Rabe, Jr., 52, of Monroe, WI, died on 20 May 2023 in a traffic accident. Born 05 Sep 1970 in Salem, OR, he worked in furniture retail. He was survived by his son, parents, siblings, and extended family. He loved his Wisconsin home and bird watching.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Private family services were held with burial at Belcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum in Salem, OR. The Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home in Monroe, WI served the family. Additional services were planned for a later date in WI.

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Colin Andrew Rabe

5 SEP 1970 - 20 MAY 2023
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Colin A. Rabe, Jr.

Colin Andrew Rabe, Jr., age 52, of Monroe, WI formerly of Salem, OR passed away on May 20, 2023 following a traffic accident. He was born the son of Colin and Cheryl Rabe, Sr. on September 5, 1970 in Salem, OR. He was a graduate of Lakeridge High School; he also attended the University of Oregon, Portland State University, and Chemeketa Community College. He was formerly married to Angela Smallish Garcia.

Colin worked for Colder's Furniture in Milwaukee in recent years. He also worked for Steinhafels Furniture in their Milwaukee and Madison branches for close to ten years prior to that, and for The Roomstore branches in Salem, OR and Austin, TX. Colin's home was located on 8 and 1/2 acres in Wisconsin dairy country. He loved the beauty of his land, where he could see luminous sunrises in the mornings and sunsets in the evenings. He especially enjoyed watching the various birds that visited there. Cardinals were among his favorites.

Colin is survived by one son, Joseph Colin Rabe; his mother, Cheryl Councill Randall; his father, Colin Andrew (Patti) Rabe, Sr.; sister, Jennifer Bessie (Timothy) Thieke; three step-sisters, Sarah Theresa (Nino) Cid, Carrie Ellen (Angela) Randall, and Melissa Krantz; nieces and nephews, Natalie, Charlotte, William, and Thomas Thieke, Benjamin Cid, Will and Ally Randall, and Makayla and Morgan Krantz. He is also survived by Great-Aunt Marilyn Colclough; Aunts Brenda Meyerhoefer, Jean Rabe, Ellen Councill and Carol McLaren; Uncles Jeremiah (Mary) Councill and Geoff (Linda) Councill; Cousins Gretchen Meyerhoefer, Chad (Mimi) Meyerhoefer, Brett (Marissa) Meyerhoefer, Janelle (Stuart) Allan, Reuben (Kim) Councill, Isaac Councill, Christopher (Karin) Rabe, Timothy Rabe, Geoff Rabe, Dani (Guy) Griffin, Nancy (Jeff) Cooksley and Scott (Alicia) McLaren; and his former father-in-law Paul Smallish and former mother-in-law Carol Smallish.

He was preceded in death by his step-father James Martin Randall; his uncles George Baldwin Rabe, James Inslee Rabe Jr., Delbert Meyerhoefer, Herbert George Councill III and Lew McLaren; Cousin Cindy Rabe Kurpiewski; and his grandparents The Reverend Herbert George Councill Jr. and Ardayre Culpepper Councill and James Inslee and Bessie Baldwin Rabe Sr.

Colin will be forever loved and his memory cherished by his family and friends. He was a bright light in all of our lives.

The family has been served by the Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home in Monroe, WI. Private family services will be held with burial at Belcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum in Salem OR. Services will also be held at a later date in WI.

Salem Oregon  
Statesman Journal  

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Birth: 5 SEP 1970 - Salem Marion Oregon USA  
Death: 20 MAY 2023 - Monroe Wisconsin USA  

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Field   | Information                |
|---------|----------------------------|
| Name    | Colin Andrew Rabe Jr.      |
| Age     | 52                         |
| Birth   | 5 September 1970; Salem OR |
| Death   | 20 May 2023; Monroe WI     |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                        | Relationship          | Residence |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------|-----------|
| Colin Andrew Rabe Jr.       | Decedent              | Monroe WI |
| Joseph Colin Rabe           | Son                   | Unknown   |
| Cheryl Councill Randall     | Mother                | Unknown   |
| Colin Andrew Rabe Sr.       | Father                | Unknown   |
| Patti Rabe                  | Stepmother            | Unknown   |
| Jennifer Bessie Thieke      | Sister                | Unknown   |
| Timothy Thieke              | Brother-in-law        | Unknown   |
| Sarah Theresa Cid           | Stepsister            | Unknown   |
| Nino Cid                    | Stepbrother-in-law    | Unknown   |
| Carrie Ellen Randall        | Stepsister            | Unknown   |
| Angela Randall              | Stepsister-in-law     | Unknown   |
| Melissa Krantz              | Stepsister            | Unknown   |
| Angela Smallish Garcia      | Former wife           | Unknown   |
## Publication Details

| Field         | Information       |
|---------------|-------------------|
| Newspaper     | Statesman Journal |
| Location      | Salem Oregon      |
| Date          | 20 May 2023       |
## Other Relevant Information

Colin Andrew Rabe Jr., a graduate of Lakeridge High School attended the University of Oregon Portland State University Chemeketa Community College worked furniture retail including Colder's Furniture Milwaukee Steinhafels Furniture Madison The Roomstore Austin TX enjoyed birdwatching Wisconsin dairy country sunsets cardinals