Janet Rath
Age - 89
September 8, 2023
Janet J. Rath, passed away peacefully at home at age 88, on August 1, 2023, in Green Valley, Arizona. Janet was born on October 8, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Fannie and John Harms. She grew up in Firth, Nebraska, the youngest of four children. Janet was involved in many school and church activities growing up, including serving as the school piano accompanist for school assemblies. She attended the University of Nebraska where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 1957. While in nurse's training, she met her future husband, Dr. Otto Rath. They were married later that year in Frankfurt, Germany, while Otto finished his tour at an Army hospital. Janet and Otto settled in Omaha, Nebraska, where they raised their five children. Janet was a very involved and devoted mom. She loved being a Cub Scout Den Mother, Bluebird Leader, and was a dedicated PTA Volunteer. Janet also served as a Church Deacon and chaired many Children's Hospital Auxiliary committees. One of her favorite pastimes was watching her children play baseball, football, and especially tennis. She was always their biggest cheerleader. She also loved to knit, needlepoint, and create stained glass art. Janet and Otto retired to Arizona in 2000. They enjoyed being "snowbirds," traveling, playing golf, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Fannie and John Harms; infant brother, John; brother, Howard; and sister, Eleanor. She is survived by her husband, Otto; daughters, Susan Quigley (Jeff) and Nancy Rath; sons, John Rath (Nita), Tom Rath, and Chris Rath (Jill); grandchildren, Mike Quigley (Merritt), Meredith Quigley, Jacob Rath (Tessa), Miriam Rath and George Rath; great-grandchildren, Connor and Crawford Quigley, and Adam and Noah Rath; cherished nieces and nephews and their families. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, 11:00 a. m. , at Presbyterian Church of the Cross, 1517 W. 114 Street. Private interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial are suggested to Presbyterian Church of the Cross, or a charity of your choice.Show more
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