James Rabe, Sr
February 9, 1938 — December 3, 2009
"James lived his life to the fullest. If he wasn't chasing the River for the Nuts at the Hollywood, he was at Turners trying there."
James William Rabe, Sr., 71, of Covington, died Thursday, December 3, at Healthcare of St. Elizabeth, Fort Thomas. He was a retired Route Salesman with Heidelberg Brewing Company of Cincinnati.
Mr. Rabe was a member of St. Augustine Church, the Covington Turners Club, and the Teamsters Local #1199.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Froelicher Rabe; sons, James (Bettie) Rabe of Covington, Jeff Rabe of Covington, and Mark (Jeanette) Rabe of Crittenden; daughters, Michelle Thomas of Newport, Terri Rabe of Covington, and Diana Rabe of Covington; sisters, Janet Craven of Erlanger and Jean Ann Rabe of Erlanger; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Rabe; and parents, James and Fabin Dickhaut Rabe.
Memorials are suggested to the Kidney Foundation of Cincinnati, 2200 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45206.