Rabe, David Michael, age 60, Derby High School Science Teacher and Basketball Coach, passed away at home among his loving family Thursday, March 23, 2006 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Visitation Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 1-8 p.m., Rosary 5 p.m. Sunday, Smith Mortuary. 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Monday, St. Mary Faith Center, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph and a brother, Robert. Survivors: son, David Christian Rabe, Derby; daughter, Brandee, Nacogdoches, TX; mother, LaVerne, Derby; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joel and Paulette Blome, Derby; James and Kathie, Valley Center; sister and brother-in-law, Nora and Terry Carpenter, Derby; sister-in-law, Connie Rabe, widow of Robert; thirteen nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com. Smith Mortuary, Derby in charge of arrangements.

Rabe, David Michael, age 60, Derby High School Science Teacher and Basketball Coach, passed away at home among his loving family Thursday, March 23, 2006 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Visitation Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 1-8 p.m., Rosary 5 p.m. Sunday, Smith Mortuary. 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Monday, St. Mary Faith Center, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph and a brother, Robert. Survivors: son, David Christian Rabe, Derby; daughter, Brandee, Nacogdoches, TX; mother, LaVerne, Derby; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joel and Paulette Blome, Derby; James and Kathie, Valley Center; sister and brother-in-law, Nora and Terry Carpenter, Derby; sister-in-law, Connie Rabe, widow of Robert; thirteen nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com. Smith Mortuary, Derby in charge of arrangements.