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Virgil G. Rabe

6/7/1935 - 2/12/2019

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Obituary For Virgil G. Rabe

Virgil G. Rabe, 83, of Wintersville, Ohio died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Trinity West ER. He was born June 7, 1935 in Steubenville a son of the late Fred & Carolyn Bushmier Rabe. He retired from Weirton Steel Co. Tin Mill; was a member of 25 Year Club and Jefferson County Sportsmans. Virgil served in USMC during the Korean War. Preceding Virgil in death were his siblings Floyd, Delmas, Rhoda & Freda.

Virgil is survived by his wife Carol L. Hoover Rabe; stepdaughters Jody Taylor-Pownall & Kim Stover; eight grandchildren Melissa, Thomas (Stephanie) & Matthew Hutter; Lindsey, Brennan, & Ethan Stover; Hannah Roberts and Katlin (Eric) Hughes; four great granddaughters Adalynn, Alexandra, Zara & Ayla; sisters Verna Patterson & Elma Schoppe.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Sunday 1-4 p.m.; where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday with Rev. Tom Bullard officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, checks may be sent to Alexandra Mae Hutter, 131 Vireo Drive, Wintersville, OH 43953; who is battling Fanconi Anemia (a terminal genetic disorder)

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  • 09/03/2024

    Michelle Tedreau

    Carol, my deepest sympathy. Keeping you in my prayers

  • 09/03/2024

    Pam ,& Tom Peterson...John & Marlene Rhueff

    Prayers for your family during this difficult time...We will keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Mary jo rinaldi

    Deepest sympathies Carol and family. I will miss Virgil. Prayers RIP VirgilMary Jo and Della Rinaldi

  • 09/03/2024

    Cheryl J Skinner, Military Veterans Musuem

    May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,  May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,   May your memories of Virgil G. Rabe, give you peace, comfort and strength...  Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.  I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of ....  US Marine Veteran, Virgil G. Rabe, is "A True American Hero" God Bless†  † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †  

  • 09/03/2024

    Karen DiCesare

    I am so very sorry to hear of Virgil's passing.  You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Stephanie Wendell

    My deepest sympathy.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.  

  • 09/03/2024

    Gary & Sharon Matthews

    Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers , Virgil was an Awesome Guy ! Privileged to call him our friend. Godspeed Virgil ❤️

  • 09/03/2024

    Ed & Karen Pethtel

    we are sorry to hear of Virgil's passing . He will definitely be missed....

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