Michael Lawrence Rathmann Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael Lawrence Rathmann, 72, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away on July 12, 2022, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring. He was born and raised in Chicago, IL, where he graduated from St. Patrick High School. After graduation, he served his country for 5 years in the U.S. Air Force as a police officer. Mike continued his professional career working for the Florida Department of Corrections. Mike started as a corrections officer and worked his way to become the Assistant Secretary of Prisons with his last assignment being the Warden of Florida State Prison. Mike retired after 30 plus years of service in the Florida Department of Corrections, and then went on to serve an additional 6 years with the Bradford County Sherriff’s office as a Lieutenant. He served many years as a member of FCCD including serving as Past President. Mike was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. In 2013, Mike retired and moved to St. Augustine. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and served as the Lodge Secretary for the past 8 years. Mike was an avid reader, loved electronics and technology, and a fan of all types of movies, especially sci-fi fantasy. Mike is survived by his wife of 11 years, Debra Sheets; children, River Noah Rathmann Sheets, Eric Rathmann (Madelin), Jason Rathmann, Teddy Sheets, and Patiana Sheets; grandchildren, Ethan Matthew and Emeline Mae; nephews, Danny and Kenny Krupske. He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore Rathmann and Mercedes LaPointe, and his aunt, Evelyn Krupske. A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Elks Lodge, 1420 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080, or FCCD, P.O. Box 399, Orange Park, FL 32067-0399. Please notate that all donations are in the name of Michael L. Rathmann. For those unable to attend, you may watch a live stream by clicking on this link St. Johns Family Funeral Home oversees arrangements.

Michael Lawrence Rathmann

November 27, 1949 - July 12, 2022