ORANGEVILLE - Clifford "Junior" Rabe Jr., 73, of Orangeville, IL passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. He was born on April 13, 1943 in Freeport, IL to Clifford Sr. and Alice (Jensen) Rabe. Junior married Betty Barr on November 29, 1963 at the Evangelical United Brethern Church in Orangeville, IL. He enjoyed working for the Stephenson County Highway Department and retired after 40 years. He was an avid Chicago sports fan and collector of toy tractors. Junior was a little league and a slow pitch coach in the Orangeville and Monroe areas. He enjoyed spending time with his family and he adored his grandchildren.

Junior is survived by his wife Betty of Orangeville; son Daniel (Stacey) Rabe of Winslow, IL; daughter Darci (Tim) Elgin of Orangeville; son-in-law Todd Metz of Orangeville; grandchildren Amanda (Dan) Showers, Gary Metz, Kyle Metz, Jennifer (Rob) Ernst, Tyler Campbell, Sammantha Buss, Addy Elgin and Luke Elgin; and eight great-grand children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kathy Rabe, daughter Terri Metz, and loving pet Andy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Orangeville United Methodist Church in Orangeville.

A visitation will be from 4-8:00 PM on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Orangeville United Methodist Church in Orangeville.

Pastor Judy Sherk and Paul Alf will officiate the services.

Interment will be at Sunset Acres in Orangeville.

A memorial has been established in his name.