AVA – Albert Rabe, 77, of Ava, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at home in Ava, Illinois.

Albert was born in Sparta, Illinois, on July 5, 1949, the daughter of Harold and Marie Schwarz Rabe. He married Tina Reuscher on June 26, 1976, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill. He was a retired Pressman from Sparta Printing and worked at ComPac International and was a veteran of the US Air Force. Albert was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill and the American Legion Post #1096, Campbell Hill.

Albert is survived by his wife, Tina Rabe of Ava; children, Tanya Henry of Owensboro, KY, Aaron Rabe of Ava and Kelly Rabe of Ava; grandson, Austin; sister-in-law, Renda Rabe of Coulterville, IL; brothers-in-law, Terry (Rosa) Reuscher of Round Rock, TX, Tony (Dawn) Reuscher of Evansville, IN and Ted (Sharon) Reuscher of Ava; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Albert was preceded in death by his Parents; two brothers, Arthur W. (Ruth) Rabe and Ralph Rabe; sister, Marie (Frank) Thoms; and niece, Janel Rabe.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 11:00 am, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill. Visitation will be at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church on Thursday from 9 am until 11 am. Memorials may be given to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and can be mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, PO Box 277, Ava, IL 62907.