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Gerald Lyle Rahn

May 15, 1930 — September 30, 2021

Gerald Lyle Rahn, age 91 of Waupun, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

Gerald was born on May 15, 1930, in Beaver Dam, son of Emil and Edna (Achterberg) Rahn. He was baptized on June 8, 1930, and confirmed on April 2, 1944, at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam. Jerry was united in marriage to Alice Mueller on June 8, 1958, at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on November 4, 1948 and served 19 months during the Korean War, being Honorably Discharged on July 2, 1952.  Jerry completed his education at the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional Administration in 1956, and a Masters Degree in Social Work in 1961. As a retired corrections employee, he supervised Probation and Parole Agents for the State of Wisconsin. In retirement, he did volunteer work which benefited severely handicapped residents at the Bethesda Lutheran Home, Watertown. Jerry was a member of Pella Lutheran Church, Waupun, sang with the choir and over the years served on various committees within the church.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Alice; two sons, Dr. Mark A. Rahn and his wife Dr. Cynthia of Alamo, CA and Dr. Dale K. Rahn and his wife Susan of Snohomish, Washington; six grandchildren, Abbey (Logan) Frederickson, Caitlin Rahn, Bailey Rahn, Matthew Rahn, Jared (Kelly) Rahn and Erik Rahn; brother, Ronald (Ruth) Rahn of Beaver Dam.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation for Jerry will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Pella Lutheran Church, 315 South Madison Street, Waupun.

A funeral service for Jerry will be held on Monday, October 4 th at 11:00 a.m. at church with Rev. David Knuth officiating. Burial will take place at Forest Mound Cemetery with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard.

Memorials may be directed to Brazil Mission Society, 16801 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78258.

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