Robert (Bob) Patrick Rabe, 64, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on August 14, 1956, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Robert Louis Rabe and Martha Patricia (Fetty) Rabe. Bob leaves behind his beautiful wife of 37 years, Tanya A. Rabe. Bob was a 1974 graduate of Suitland High School. His lifelong career was with Amtek Engineering Services in Falls Church, VA, where Bob worked as a Field Services Supervisor, giving 43 years of faithful service. Bob was a huge NHRA drag racing fan, and a die-hard Washington Redskins fan. He loved listening to many music genres, eating a fine meal, and with a stiff bourbon. Bob loved spending time with his wife at their Eastern Shore home in Virginia on many weekend trips. Bob loved traveling to south Florida, and to the Great Smoky Mountains. He loved his wife, adult children, and his grandchildren. Until we reunite again, we love you, miss you, and always hold you dear to our hearts. In addition to his wife, Tanya, he will be missed by his daughter, Alisa L. Bishop and husband, Brian, of Poquoson, VA; his sons, Toby J. Weaver of Grovetown, GA, Nicholas J. Rabe, and significant other, Sandra Portillo, of Winchester, VA, and Robert P. Rabe, II and wife, Michelle, of Locust Grove, VA; grandchildren, Aidan C. Bishop, Christopher J. Worrell and wife, Chyanne, Rose Weaver, Lilly Weaver, Robert P. Rabe, III, Austin B. Rabe, Carter P. Rabe, Easton N. Rabe, Kyleigh J. Eckler, Kenzie M. Eckler, Smokey Rabe, and Baby Rabe. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gregory R. Rabe. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Fairview Cemetery in Keedysville, MD with Rev. Ryan Flanders officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Boonsboro Ambulance & Rescue Services. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.

Published by The Frederick News-Post from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2021.