Roger W. Rathburn

Roger W. Rathburn Age 76, a lifelong resident of Northville, passed away on June 4, 2015. He was born February 16, 1939 in Northville, Michigan; son of Kenneth and Madelon (nee Shingleton) Rathburn. Roger received a Bachelor Degree in Business from Cleary College. He proudly served his country with the Army Reserves. As a young man Roger worked for his father in the sales department of Rathburn Chevrolet and Oldsmobile. While working at the dealership he was also an Auxiliary Police Officer with the City of Northville. In 1971 Roger became a fulltime Police Officer with the city and retired in 1991. During his career one of his biggest accomplishments was when he was given an award from the city for saving a young child's life. In 1991 he became a school bus driver for Northville Public Schools and retired in 2008; a job he truly loved. When he wasn't working Roger enjoyed fishing up north, camping with his family, and riding his motorcycle on long trips. He is survived by his son Nicholas Rathburn, his granddaughter Celestia McArthur and his sister Susan Ryan. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Craig Rathburn, his infant son Kevin Roger Rathburn, and his daughter Tia McArthur. Visitation will be held Monday June 8, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. He will be laid to rest at Rural Hill Cemetery in Northville. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025.