Ron - So sorry to hear of your loss.......Hope this finds you at peace - Carmen always held a special place in my heart - as she never batted an eye(at least to me :) ) for having to share an office with a young kid at IBM. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mj

Ron and Family:

We just heard about Carmen over the weekend. We are so sorry for your loss and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Carmen was such a kind wonderful person and she spoke highly of her one true love in Ron.

I was blessed to work w/ Carmen at Western Digital and Pemstar and she remained a good friend. She will be missed!

John & Jodi Bulman

Ron, So sorry to hear of Carmen's passing away. She was a great gal.  Gordon and Marylou

Ron & family,

I was very concerned about Carmen's condition from her last e-mail. I had sent a follow up note and had not heard back. Jane decided to check the internet for your phone number and I was planning on calling tonight but the obituary notice was on this web site.

So, sorry for your loss. When I hired Carmen at Waters Instruments, I regarded her as a very detailed professional and passonate on "doing the right thing"! I not only considered her a co-worker, active member of NAPM - Southern Minnesota but  a true friend. She always encouraged me during my many job changes and I valued her opinions.

My thoughts will be with the Rathke family during these difficult times. She did make a difference in many of her friends lives including mine.

Condolences, Chuck & Jane Bracken

Ron,

We are so sorry to hear of Carmen's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and as you face tomorrow.  Hopefully your memories will sustain you and your family through these difficult times.  Stay in touch.

Harold and Ann

Jessica and Ron,

We are so sorry to hear of your mother's death.  She was a lvoely woman.  We are remembering her and you in Basketball at JM and a little pit of soccer.

Yours, Ruth, JIm & Adrienne 

To Jerre, Rathke and Schmidt families,

Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Dear Ron, Craig, Jeff, and Jessica:

We send our deepest sympathies and our love.

Josh and Nicole Madeline and Annabelle Larson

Ronnie and family,   I'm so sorry that I won't be able to come to the funeral today for Carmen.   I really wanted to come and see you and your family.   Carmen and I worked at International Transport many years ago and your brother Stan was my boss..............Greet Stan from me if you would please.     Carmen has kept in touch with my by email for many years but also Christmas cards, pictures and in the recent 5 to 6 years we email often.   I was so sorry to hear the news.   I have went thru this journey with her in her email updates on her condition and also your health issues.   You both have surely had your share of health issues.   Ronnie---take care of yourself.....have fun with those grandchildren.......they are the best things in life to ease health problems or whatever life hands us.   Carmen was a very nice friend to me over the years, great smile and always caring about others.   Her Lord Jesus Christ called her home now so she doesn't have to suffer anymore.  Peace be with you tell we meet again.  As ever, Karen Kautz--Millville, MN.

I am going to miss you my dear friend. I am going to miss your smile, you love of life and just your awesome attitude. We had so many good times and will always remember you as the person who loved life to the fullest.

Dear family of Carmen Rathke - you do not know me.  I worked under Carmen at IBM in the IBM Cafeteria.  She was a hard worker and knew what she was doing.  I was shocked to see that she had passed away.  I assume that she had cancer from the way it sounds.  I was her secretary in the Cafeteria where she was 1 of 3 managers.  Funny thing, I had gone to the IBM Picnic and saw Chuck Perry and Wife and he was 1 of the other managers and had asked about her but he hadnt seen Carmen I guess lately.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Keep the good memories of Carmen in your heart!!

My condolences to Carmen's family during this difficult time. Carmen can now be at peace.  My thoughts and prayers are with you. 

To the Rathke family; Ron, Jessica, Jeff, and Craig....

I don't know what to say other than Carmen was an amazing person.  I am proud to have known her for my whole lifetime.  I loved meeting up with her at the Olive Garden every time I would come to MN for a visit.  I know that I am going to miss her a lot!  Without her, I probably would not be here.  Love and hugs to all of you in this difficult time.

Craig, thoughts ands prayers are with your family and you at this difficult time.

Jessie and family,

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Condolences from (mom)Ardella Geyer who worked with Carmen and sympathies from Aaron and Michelle as well.

Ron. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you  John Kennedy

Sending my condolences to each of you for the loss of your loved one.

Tom Rathke

Dear Ronnie, Craig, Jeff, Jessie, respective spouses / significant others, and Carmens Family & Grandchildren,

John and I can't express in words how sorry we are for your loss!  I know it has been such a difficult journey over the last few months.  May you find peace and support in each other and in the fact that Carmen loved you all so much.

Love Always,

Tammy (Rathke) and John Richardson

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With sympathy,

Angie

Dear Ron and family.

Jill and I are thinking of all of you everyday as you go through this difficult time. We love your family and consider it our family.

Every member of your family is special to us. We have loved Craig dearly since he and Sarah met. Jeff  is so awesome and he and Julie have been so kind and helpful to Jill at the camper. Our Stephanie and Jessica went to school together and have both grown into beautiful mothers.

Our deepest sympathy

Pat and Jill Wald

My deepest sympathy to Carmen's entire family and friends.  Carmen and I graduated together, but most importantly

she was my best friend when we were young.  We have not seen each other in many years and for that I am sorry, but we

grow up and go in different directions.  Hold on to memories and keep family and friends close during this time and take

time to grieve.  You are all in my prayers.

With Sympathy,

Sandy Libor

Jess, Sorry to hear about your mom.  Love and prayers to you and your family.

-Adrienne

Dear Jerry and Family,

So sorry for your loss.  Thoughts and prayers with you all. 

Dawn

Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you at this time.Always remember that your loved ones are always with you in life and in death.Through our lord and savior .Bobby and Pam Runyon Saint Petersburg Fl.

My love and prayers to all of you. Carmen is at peace and you now have your own special angel. Hugs to you.

I want to send our families deepest sympathy to all of Carmen's family at this time of mourning the loss of your loved one. May you find peace in knowing that she is no longer suffereing here on earth but is now amongst the Angels in Heaven. Al and Connie Rathke

You will surely be missed by your loving family!

To Carmen's Family:

I am terribly sorry for your loss. 

Jessica

My thoughts are with your family during this time of loss. I am very sorry for you.

Carmen was a great co-worker and friend.  She will be forever missed.

To Carmen's family,  Carmen and I have been good friends for 35 years when our boys were little and played together.  We've had dinner every month.  She helped me make an important decision 33 years ago, cementing our forever friendship.  She washed all our clothes after the flood of 78, we've shared our family stories as our kids are close in age to each other.  I have an empty spot in my heart knowing I will never share another meal, another story, another laugh.  Carmen believed in God, and I know she is with him now.  Peace to the family, she loved you all so very deeply.  Judy and Mike, Sid, Scott and Joy

To all the Rathkes: We lived next door for 7 years and remained friends over the past 33 years. Carmen was the ultimate entertainer when it came to preparing a 7 course dinner and it was always exciting being invited to eat at her home. Over the years, we have remained in touch and when Charlie had his two major surgeries in Rochester, she always found time to visit him each day. I treasure our friendship and am glad to know that Carmen's suffering has ended and she is in a better place. We will all miss her.  Love from the Kirbys:   Charlie, Joanne and Thomas

Jess and family, Im saddened to hear about you loss of someone so special to you. I cant say i know how it feels or what things will help, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you in this hard time in your life. If you need someone to talk to, you don't have to look far! God Bless

Jerri my prayers are will you and your family at this time of yourr loss of Carmen.  You have a loving family to help you through this time of need.

I am so sorry to hear about Carmen. I know how much she loved you all!  You are in my thoughts.

Terri

Sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

Ronnie, Craig, Jeff, Jessica and your spouses and children,

Fred and I want to extend our deepest sympathy. I know the last few months have been heartwrenching for all of you watching Carmen suffer so much. She is at peace now and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Fred and Janyce