Lynn
R. Rathbun
Lynn R. Rathbun, 66, of Alda, died Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Lakeview Golden Living Center surrounded by his family.
Memorial Service will be 3 P.M. Wednesday at the Alda Community Center. The
Alda/Wood River VFW Post 4677 will conduct the service.
A celebration of life and dinner with conversation will be held following the service from 3:30-5:30 P.M. Burial of Ashes will be at a later date in Waterville, IA.
All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the family.
Mr. Rathbun was born on January 6, 1944 at Waterville, IA the son of Lawrence and Hilma (Moe) Rathbun.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 20 years, Angela; son and daughter-in-law, Clayton and Sandra Rathbun of Cordova, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Rena and Michael Cylburn of Morrison, OK; brothers and sister-in-laws, Lee and Noboko Rathbun of Minden, NV, Kirt and Diane Rathbun of Waterville, IA, Eric and Angi Rathbun of Nasella, GA, and Jim Rathbun of Waterville, IA; sister and brother-in-law, Laural and Gene Leirn of Waterville, IA.
Other survivors include four grandchildren, Adam and Robert Cylburn, and Stella and Emily Rathbun.
He was welcomed into heaven by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Lynn grew up in Waterville, IA receiving his education from Waterville School, graduating in 1961 from Allamakee Community School. He entered the United States Air Force in 1961. He served eight years and was a member of the 6 th Weather Squadron.
He was united in marriage to Sandra Thompson on August 10, 1963. He later married Angela McKoski on June 10, 1989.
Lynn owned and operated Rathbun Industrial Services in Alda. Due to health issues he retired three years ago. He was an active member of the Alda/Wood River VFW Post 4677 since 1993, serving as President and Quarter Master Adjutant. He was blessed with the gift of conversation and loved going to auctions. He was well known for loving to be around people and children.
Memorials are suggested to VFW Post 4677