John
Phillip Rahne, 81, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, from a
short but valiant battle with lung cancer. He was at home in Allen,
Texas with his wife, Bonnie, and sister, Lisa, by his side. A beloved
husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, and proud and
distinguished Air Force Veteran, John was born In Eveleth, Minnesota to
parents John and Rena Rahne on December 25, 1944.
As a young man, just out of high
school, John joined the Air Force. While in the Air Force he volunteered
to go to the Viet Nam War, feeling it was his duty. During his 21 years
of service, he also earned a BA degree in History from San Angelo
University, qualifying him for advancement, numerous military awards and
eventually elevated to the rank of Captain. During his service years,
John was stationed at several bases in the US and traveled extensively
in Asia and Europe. After he left the Air Force, John’s military
experience in Electronic Military Warfare served him well in civilian
jobs as project manager and other managerial positions for defense
contractors.
John met his wife Bonnie Rapp when
they were both looking for a life partner. The two discovered they had
Minnesota roots, Catholic Faith, traveling, and polka dancing in common.
John was the practical one of the pair and Bonnie was the "fun maker".
It was a love match for the last 19 years. John was proud of his Italian
heritage and enjoyed cooking Italian cuisine with Bonnie. They were
members of the Italian Club for several years.
In retirement, John continued for a
few years to work part-time and never stopped learning. He loved to
learn new things and was an avid reader. He taught himself computer
visual arts including expert photography. He composed and contributed
multi-media presentations including photographs, slides, text and music
to Bonnie’s family reunions and other celebrations of family, MOAA, and
friends. He was knowledgeable on all things technical and electronic and
was the "go to" person for friends and family. Whatever the question,
you could count on John to have the answer or find it for you.
A personable and fun-loving guy, John
had many friends. In the last few years, he and Bonnie took several
extended vacations, tours and cruises, to other countries. Every summer
they enjoyed a trip back to Minnesota to visit family members of his and
hers. He was up each morning at 5:30 a.m. to swim and exercise until he
was 80 years old.
He was an active member of MOAA
Military Officer Association of America.
John is survived by his wife Bonnie:
his granddaughter, Lisa Rahne; and his sister Lisa Nekich (Michael). He
is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved sons Robert Rahne and
John (Jay) Rahne; and his sister Andrienne (Andie) Bowers.
Funeral services with military honors
will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at our Lady of Angels Catholic
Church, 1914 Ridgeview Drive, Allen, TX. There will be a visitation at
the church starting at 10 a.m. with the funeral service starting at 11
a.m. An Italian lunch will be served at the church reception hall
immediately following the service.
Burial will be held at the Dallas-Fort
Worth National Cemetery on Monday, March 30 at 10:15 a.m.
Memorials are kindly preferred in lieu
of flowers. A memorial scholarship fund will be established in John’s
name at his hometown high school, per his wish. Please send donations
for the scholarship fund to Bonnie Rahne. 1116 Bridgeway Lane, Allen, TX
75013. Donations may also be made in John’s memory to: saminn.org, a
charity near to the heart of John and Bonnie, The Samaritan Inn,
McKinney, Texas.
If considering flowers, please check
with the family.
Arrangements were made with Turrentine
Jackson Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Remembrances may be made online at
turrentinejacksonmorrow.com.
