Beverly Kay Rahmeier's Obituary
Beverly Kay Rahmeier, 81, of Columbus, KS passed away on November 19, 2023 at Freeman Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1942 in Columbus, KS, the daughter of Frank and Doris (Sandberg) Manderino.
She was a graduate of Columbus high school, class of 1960.
On April 9, 1966, Beverly was united in marriage to Donald E. Rahmeier.
Beverly worked as a secretary at Columbus high school for 37 years. She was a devoted member of the First Christian Church, where she held the role of treasurer. She was a member of the Laureate Gamma Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority.
She generously volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin and Freeman Hospital Gift Shop. Beverly held a role as a member of the Pink Lady Auxiliary at Mercy Hospital in Columbus. Beyond these roles, she served as a passionate advocate and volunteer for the Free Lunch Program.
In her personal life, Beverly found joy in traveling, engaging in book clubs, and creating cherished memories with her grandchildren through their activities and shopping adventures.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; son, Scot Rahmeier and wife Tassie of Columbus, KS; two grandchildren, Bailey and Kyler Rahmeier; sister, JoAnn Hatch and husband, Harold of Kansas City, MO; three nieces, Sarah Hatch of Kansas City, MO, Leslie Hatch of Kansas City, MO, Jodie Masterson of Des Moines, IA, nephew, Eddie Masterson of Des Moines, IA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Doris Jean Masterson.
Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 2pm at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus. Inurnment will follow at Columbus Park Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at 1 pm, prior to the memorial service at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus.
The family request memorials be made out to the Free Lunch Program in Columbus in lieu of flowers.
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