October 27, 1950 - April 11, 2024
Robert "Bob" J. Rabe, Sr., 73, of Independence, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was very proud of his service as an Army Veteran during the Vietnam War serving in the 1st Cavalry Division. Bob was a retired Millwright who enjoyed working with his hands on special projects, such as building model engines. He was an avid antique collector who loved fishing and loved his family. Bob was preceded in death by his wife: Karen S. Rabe. He is survived by his children: Robert J. (Anita) Rabe, Jr., Tonya M. McClendon and Michael T. (Tiffany) Rabe; siblings: Nancy, Tom, Dave and Connie; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Interment with an Honor Guard Service will follow at Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, KY. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital c/o: stjude.org. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com