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Springfield, GA 31329
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Alvin Powers "Doc" Rahn

Rincon - Alvin Powers "Doc" Rahn, 92, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Memorial
Health surrounded by his loving family.

The Effingham County native was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ and retired
from Certainteed Products. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran having served on the
U.S.S. Richard Bland when it was sunk by a German submarine in 1942. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Claudie L. Rahn and Olive Rahn; son Hugo Rahn; and 2
grandchildren. Doc enjoyed spending time with his extended family and attending family
reunions.

Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Rahn of Rincon; children, Ronald E. Rahn
(Charlotte) of Fernandina Beach, FL, Wanda Rahn Williams (Tommy) of Savannah, Gary
W. Rahn (Micki) of Savannah, Robin Rahn of Augusta, Vivian Rahn (Hugo Rahn
predeceased) of Richmond Hill; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert
Rahn of Rincon; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Church of Christ. Mr. Rahn will
lie in state from 10 a.m. Minister Don Davis will officiate. Pallbearers will be Matthew
Rahn, Eric Speegle, Brian Markowitz, Shannon Rahn, Mitch Molpus, and Tommy
Williams, Jr.

Interment will follow in Effingham Memorial Gardens.

Remembrances may be given to Oak Grove Church of Christ, 306 E. 4th St., Rincon, GA
31326.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 754-6421.