Ronald Rathke Obituary Rathke, Ronald age 79 of Northfield died April 15, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Mark. Survived by daughters, Ann Rathke and Caron (John) Dwyer; son, Paul Rathke; daughter-in-law, Margo Rathke; grandchildren, Molly Rathke, Katie (Derek) Mann, Sam Rathke, Rachel Remele, Matthew Rathke, Jack and Kelly Dwyer; great-grandson, Caden Rathke; former wife, Kathryn (Spartz) as well as other loving relatives and friends. Ron was a former employee of the Milwaukee Rail, the Northfield Post Office, Hormel, and Sheldahl. He was a charter member of the Northfield American Legion Last Mans Club of WWII and the Korean Conflict. Memorial service 2:30 PM Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Northfield Retirement Community, The Manor, 901 Cannon Valley Drive West, Northfield. Visitation 6-8 PM Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata. Memorials preferred to the Northfield American Legion, Post 84 or to St. Dominics Catholic School. Facts Born: December 4, 1932 Death: April 15, 2012