Daniel Rathjen

Daniel Thomas Rathjen, 37, passed away on March 14, 2026. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, from 4-7 pm and a Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 am, both at Grace Community Church in Toledo, Iowa.

He is survived by his daughter, Zelda, who he adored; his mother, Julie Rathjen; his sisters, Tara Rathjen, Laura Rathjen, and Katelyn (Clay) Gettle; and his brother, Devin (Megan) Rathjen. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Autumn (Josh) Drewelow, Derek Rathjen, Ian Rathjen, Keira Rathjen, Jaxson Rathjen, Hudson Rathjen, Sadie Gettle, Brady Gettle, and Ilah Rathjen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dan Rathjen, in 2023.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.