Gregory 'Greg' D. Rathbun

Gregory Dale Rathbun, a life-long resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, died unexpectedly on June 4th, 2023, at his home. Greg was born November 3, 1980, in Lincoln to Thomas and Claudia (Dickinson) Rathbun.

Greg was a 1999 graduate of Southeast High School. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Greg married Sarah Rathbun on August 11, 2007, in Lincoln. He worked as a professional truck driver for K & Z Distributing, where he was known for his determination, hardworking style and infectious positive attitude. Greg lived life to the fullest and was a devoted husband and amazing father that enjoyed spending quality time with his children and niece and nephews as much as possible. He had the most amazing spirit and was loved by everyone he knew. Greg was an active member of the Parrothead club.

Greg is survived by his wife, Sarah Hoffa Rathbun; children, Addison Lynn and Dawson Paul; parents, Thomas Vincent and Claudia Ann Rathbun; sister, Nicole and her husband, Tim Knickerbocker; brother, Andrew and his wife, Brande Rathbun; niece, Jada Ann Rathbun; and nephews, Carson and Bryson Knickerbocker and Nash Rathbun. Greg is also survived by Sarah’s mom and stepdad, Janice and David Hastreiter; Dad and stepmother, Randy and Joni Hoffa; Siblings, Jacob Hoffa, Jordan Hoffa (Sean Boyle), Josh Hastreiter (Christie Stevens), Zach Hastreiter (Kiersten Hastreiter); Nephew, Brooks Hastreiter; and grandparents, Mae Hoffa, Lee Hastreiter and Ron & Marlene Hanson.

Greg was preceded in death by grandparents, Paul and Zona Rathbun, Dale and Delores “Pat”Dickinson; great-grandparents, August and Olga Rolfsmeier and Jack and Annette Dickinson; and his godfather, Scott Robison. Greg was also preceded in death by Sarah’s grandparents, Everett and Irene Dawson, Merle Hoffa, Rollie Hoffert and Eugene Hastreiter.