Rae Hartenberger was born September 21, 1924 at Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Clark and Hazel (Parker) Heckathorn and passed away on November 1, 2022 at Fredericktown at the age of 98 years.

Rae was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 53 years, Rev. Paul E. Hartenberger, her siblings Don, Cliff, Leota, Dale and Lyle, her daughter Paula Kunkel, son-in-law Harry Kunkel and daughter -in-law Ellen (Nagle) Hartenberger.

Rae is survived by one sister Edythe Griffiths of Texas, her sons Jeff (Aurelia) of St. Louis, Hank of O'Fallon,IL, Bruce (Evanne) of Farmington and daughter Joy (Dennis) Bess of Fredericktown.

Rae is survived by 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Rae was a cadet nurse and worked for 50 years as a registered nurse. After retirement she enjoyed being a member of Madison Medical Center Auxiliary.

She was proud of being a minister's wife and was a member of the First Christian Church.