DALE F. RATHBUN, 78, of New Raymer, passed quietly at his home with family present on Sunday, September 14, 2008. Dale was born July 22, 1930 in Chappell, NE to Thomas Fred & Nina Fern Rathbun. He attended Goshen County Wyoming schools and graduated from Huntley High in 1948. He farmed with his father until we was inducted into the Army on May 28, 1951. He was posted in Texas during the Korean War and honorably discharged on April 4, 1953. He married Norma Carolyn Copple on September 15, 1954 in Gering, NE. Their children are Gayle Krager, David Rathbun, Thomas Rathbun, James Rathbun, Sue Wilson, Patricia Rathbun, Sara Meriwether, and Carol Rathbun. There are 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma; his son, Tom; and 2 brothers. Dale was a master welder and millwright. He worked throughout the tri-state area, and locally for Wilhelm Feeds and Box Grain until his retirement when he moved to New Raymer in 1992. Dale was a self-proclaimed tinker until his death. Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 20th at 11:00 AM at Chapel of The Plains in Stoneham, CO. Services will conclude at the church. A reception will follow the services at the Stoneham Community Center. Memorial donations may be sent in Dale's name to P.O. Box 103, New Raymer, CO 80742. The Heer Mortuary in Fort Morgan is in charge of the arrangements.