Lloyd Junior Rathgeber of Doolittle, Missouri was born Sept. 16, 1955 and passed away April 12, 2026 at the age of 70 years.
He served his country for over 22 year in all four branches – Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy.
He loved hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Deborah of Doolittle, Missouri; daughter, Melissia Rathgeber of Edgar Springs, Missouri; two sons, Tim Rathgeber of Florida and Matt Rathgeber of Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three sisters, Maryann Collier of Warrensburg, Missouri, Peggy and Bob Stump of Cuba, Missouri and Sandy and Phil Braschier of Doniphan, Missouri; one brother, George and Gloria Rathgeber of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Full honors military service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Waynesville, Missouri.
Celebration of life was held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Tabernacle of Praise in Rolla, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Teague and Son Funeral Home in Newburg, Missouri.
