Thomas R. Rahe, 81, of West Lafayette, passed away at 1:25 pm Sunday, May 10, 2015 at St. Elizabeth East. He was born April 2, 1934, in Brazil, to the late William and ArmeNa Hutson Rahe. Thomas graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1951, served in the United States Army and received his BA from the University of Central Florida. On May 1, 1954 he married Mary Ann Schilling at St Lawrence Catholic Church and she survives. Thomas retired from Pan Am / Johnson Controls World Services after 30 years, holding titles from Radar Superintendent to operations director. He was also a co-owner of the former William J. Rahe and Sons Meat market in Muncie. He was a member of Church of the Blessed Sacrament and enjoyed fishing with his family, traveling across the globe and US, and playing games with family and friends. Surviving along with his wife are children, David E. Rahe (Partner Tracey Shaw) of Liberty, NC, Sheryl A. Shaw (Keith) of Austin, TX and Eric T. Rahe (Partner Teressa Stephens) of Muncie, a sister, Kay Rahe of Georgetown, TN, brother-in-law, Robert Morrow of Bloomington and sister-in-law, Barbara and Robert Rades of West Lafayette. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Kevin, Greg, Mark, Dexter and Drew and two great grandchildren, Luke and Hannah. He was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Morrow. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 2224 Sacramento Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47906 with Fr. Ted Dudzinski officiating. Those wishing may contribute in Thomas's name to Church of the Blessed Sacrament for St. Mugagga School in Uganda, at 2224 Sacramento Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47906