Hillary Rabke Obituary

Hillary Rae (Jensen) Rabke passed away, at home in Willow City on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of 40 years.

Hillary is survived by her loving husband, Reagan; adoring daughters, Holly, Callie & Kinsley. She is also survived by her parents Rick & Laurie Jensen, of Nemo, Texas; sister & brother-in-law Audrey & Luke Rice, nephew, Oliver, niece, Eloise, of Frisco, Texas; grandparents, Donald and Darlene Heerdt of Ringsted, Iowa; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Stanley & Janet Rabke of Willow City, Texas; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Bradley & Erin Gilliam, nieces, Emily & Addison of Burleson, Texas as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Hillary was preceded in death by her grandparents, Otto and Lu Jensen of Ringsted, Iowa; her uncles, Dean Heerdt of Aurora, Colorado, and Dale Kreeger of Abilene, Texas.

Hillary was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Rick and Laurie Jensen on February 10, 1984. Hillary graduated from James Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas where she was very active in Future Farmers of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Orchestra and National Honor Society. She was also active in her church, being confirmed at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church & serving with her youth group, Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ. Hillary attended Tarleton State University, being an active member of the Tarleton Teachers Association & graduating in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Hillary married Reagan Rabke on June 16, 2007, in Arlington, Texas. They were blessed with three beautiful daughters, Holly, Callie & Kinsley.

Hillary lived for her family & friends. Giving the absolute best hugs, if you were a recipient of a 'Hillary hug', you knew that you were absolutely loved by her. She worked at Stonewall Head Start, Bethany Preschool, St. Mary's Catholic School & most recently at Fredericksburg Elementary School as a second-grade teacher. She loved her students, both former & current. She truly lived life & enjoyed it to the fullest, always up for an adventure, a road trip, a card game or trip around the ranch on a four-wheeler to check cows, look at the wildlife or go mudding in one of the stock tanks. Her spontaneity & zest was obvious to anyone who knew her. The family dogs, Bear, Rose, Gus & Lilly kept Hillary busy playing fetch & going on walks. Cuddling with 'the cat', Vest was always a favorite way for Hill to relax. Hillary's favorite color was Tarleton purple, being a proud Tarleton Alumnus, she let her Tarleton pride show any time she could. Hillary enjoyed Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes, a good girl's trip, wine tasting, cheese puffs, Target, shopping, Chinese food & Hondo's.

Her body lay in state at Bethany Lutheran Church on Friday, Dec. 20, from 2:30-3:30 p.m., with Funeral Services at 3:30 p.m. with Reverends Casey Zesch and Kevin Haug officiating. Graveside services and interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Thursday, December 19, from 4-7 p.m. in the Chapel of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hill Country Tarleton Alumni Association; Wings of Hope Equine Therapy https://www.wingsofhopeequitherapy.org/; Willow City Fire and Rescue Department, or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home, Fredericksburg, Texas.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com