II LAS VEGAS, NV - Wilbert T. Rath, age 67, died peacefully at his home on April 25, 2015. Funeral Services were held on May 8 2015 at Palm Eastern Mortuary in Las Vegas Nevada. Memorial donations, in his honor, may be given to Semper Fi Fund to provide immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post 9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities. Semperfifund.org Semper Fi Fund 825 College Blvd, Suite 102 PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057. Bill was born on February 21 1948 in Racine Wisconsin to Wilbert T Rath and Rosemary. He grew up in Sturtevant and graduated from Union Grove High School in 1966. He served in the United States Marine Corp and received an honorable discharge. Bill managed the Richman Brothers Clothing store at Elmwood Plaza in Racine and in Illinois. He was the co-owner of a body building gym at Elmwood Plaza before moving to Las Vegas Nevada in 1981 with his wife and children. There, he worked in the auto sales industry as finance manager for Courtesy Pontiac until his retirement in 2001. Bill’s greatest passion in life was his family. He was our protector when we were children, instilling the importance of family in each of us. Each time we spoke he said "I love you. I'm praying for you and your children. Please give them my love". He retold our childhood stories over and over, able to recall every detail. He spoke to every stranger he met, making each fell like his friend. Bill was always happy to hear your voice, each of us knew we were important to him. He cherished those that he loved and taught us to cherish one another. He encouraged us to forgive and to hold on tight to the love we have. Bill will forever be loved by those he left behind. He is survived by daughter Tammy Rath, of Pilot Point, Texas. Son, Wilbert T. Rath III and daughter-in-law Mandy Carter Rath of Las Vegas, Nevada. Daughter, Melissa Rath Duval and son-in-law Lenny Duval of Las Vegas, Nevada. Son, Joshua Rath, of Las Vegas, Nevada. Sister, Kerri Rath Hodge, of Fort Worth, Texas. Brother, Dan Rath and wife MaryKay, of Advance, North Carolina. Grandchildren Ariel, Aidan, Avery, Abela, Nietta, Alyssa, Keira and Brett. Nephew Michael Hodge and nieces Emily Rath Miller, Amanda Hodge Rust, Katelyn Rath and Chelsea Rath. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilbert T Rath and mother, Rosemary Boghosian Rath Smith. Step-father, Jim Smith. Step-mother, Nuresa Gengozian Rath Harvey. Wife, Kristine Lahr. Wife, Denise Butts. Brothers, Tommy and Mickey Rath. We have the promise to see him again in heaven because of his love for Our Lord Jesus Christ.