John Rathman Obituary
John V. "Poppy John" Rathman
US ARMY World War II Europe, Africa and Italy
John V. "Poppy John" Rathman, 96, of Reading, passed away at 5:50AM, Saturday, July 6th, at Berks Heim Nursing Home.
John was born in Reading, PA on December 8, 1922, a son of the late Flora (Schorn) Rathman and Jacob Rathman.
He was the husband of Bernice G. Rathman who predeceased him in 2013. They were married for 65 years
A member of St. Joseph R.C. Church Reading, PA, he was a 1939 graduate of Reading High School
John served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. in WW II, serving in Africa, Italy and Germany. He was later employed by the former Continental Can Company Reading for 37 years. retiring in 1984.
John is survived by a son,Michael J., husband of Sherrie Rathman, of Muhlenberg. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Chris Rathman of Laureldale and Matthew and Michael Rathman, of Muhlenberg Twp, and by 2 great grandsons, Jacob and Atlas Rathman, of Muhlemberg Township..
He is also survived by 3 sisters, Carol Stabinsky of Maine, Gail Wentzel of Lancaster, and Mary Schmeck of Reading.He was predeceased by three brothers, Thomas, Robert and Gerald Rathman
Friends may gather from 9 - 10 am at John P. Feeney Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 AM at Gethsemane Cemetery Chapel of the resurrection. Ecryptment in Gethsemane Chapel Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170 Bethlehem.PA 18017
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com.
