Randall "Randy" W. Rabe

Mr. Randall “Randy” Willis Rabe, 78, went to be with the Lord in his Concord, NC home on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Randy was born on October 1, 1943 in Oakland, NE to the late Muriel Strand Rabe and Willis Rabe. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Anita Tietjen; brother, Barry Rabe; and his daughter, Jamie Marie Rabe, who died in infancy.

He left behind his loving wife of 31 years, Sharon Yvonne Rabe; daughter Debbie Cole and wife, Lisa Compton of Concord, NC; son, Don Cole and wife, Paula of Commerce, MI; sister, Carrie Rabe of Wichita, KS; special friends Judy and Johnny Call of Farmville, VA; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Randy was a proud graduate of the University of Nebraska and was an avid Cornhusker football fan. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy, where he honorably served in Vietnam as a Communications Specialist. Randy was retired after a successful career as a Territory Manager with Reinke Irrigation. He had a wonderful knack for figuring out things and solving problems. One of his passions was refurbishing his treasured 1979 MGB. Besides spending time with his family and friends, he had a deep faith in God. He was a faithful believer who never missed a day of Sunday school for 13 years in his youth.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Concord, NC, officiated by Rev. Rick Durham, with Navy Honors. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.