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Rachel Ann Jordahl (nee Spaeth), 41, Ramsey, MN, died peacefully early Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, MN. She was born on December 23, 1978, the oldest of three children to Wally and Margie Spaeth. She was preceded in death by her youngest brother, Mark Jonathan, April 3, 2010. Rachel grew up in Oak Creek, WI, graduating from Grace Lutheran School, and Oak Creek High School. She took business classes at Milwaukee Area Technical College, before moving to Minnesota. Rachel loved the fast pace of customer service work, employed from 2003 – 2011 at Carlson Marketing. She so enjoyed working for Bunzl Distribution until she passed. Rachel is survived by her parents, brother David, his wife Heidi, and nephew, Noah Jonathan, 20 months, cousins, other family and many friends. In 2016, Rachel was diagnosed with 2 auto immune diseases which ravaged her body. The fall of 2020 Rachel contracted PML, a deadly virus that attacked her brain. Rachel received excellent care at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester, MN. Rachel loved the Lord Jesus and went on a number of mission trips as a teen, and was active in her church, until becoming very ill. Her nephew, Noah, was sunshine in her life, a delight to Auntie Rachel, always bringing a smile to her face. Rachel loved animals, remembering her special dog Hiker (deceased) and sweet, rescued dog Pebbles, who was her constant companion. She had a squirrel swing set up in her yard. Rachel got such pleasure in watching the small mammals ski down her roof, hopping to the swing, enjoying corn cobs too. Memorials in honor of Rachel, can be sent to Emmanuel Christian Center, 18912 Twin Lakes Road NW, Elk River, MN 55330, or Emotional Rescue PO Box 521 Hastings, MN 55033. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11 am at Trinity Lutheran Church West Campus 1205 6th Street Hudson, WI. Visitation was also on Tuesday from 9-11 am at the church.Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery 7301 W Nash Street Milwaukee, WI at 1 pm on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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I am so sorry, Cheryl and I are sending prayers for all.
I’m sorry for your loss, Rachel was a wonderful person& always happy, I worked for her. Sending prayers!
Rachel was a true gem to me. Her kindness and her sweet soul will be in my heart forever. I am sending you my thoughts and prayers. Know that she means the world to so many. Hugs
Our love and prayers go out to all of you! We know Rachel is with her Lord and beloved brother, Mark. She had such a strong faith even with all the challenges she faced. She will be deeply missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. Rachel is certainly with our Lord!
Prayers are being sent your way!
Rachel touched the hearts of many and always had a kind, positive word for anyone she encountered. Her perpetually smiling face and her warm spirit will be greatly missed.
Rachel always knew how to lift those around her. She believed in having a true servant’s heart; being always willing to love and support others. Her love and compassion for others and her love and joy for her family will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with her family through this time. Rest in power, Rachel.
Rachel always so amazing, I was in her Bible study at Emmanuel Christian Center. She had a way to always make you feel welcome and a smile that lit up a room.She had a huge faith, I know she is with Jesus and we will see her again. My prayers are with you
Rachel was so much a leader in her family and in her community. She was warm and godly. Lord’s blessings to your family as you grieve this tremendous loss.
Rachel was a bright light. Her attitude and kind nature immediately put you at ease. Though I only met and worked with Rachel a handful of times, those that new her best and worked closest with her at Bunzl held her in the highest regard. She will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to you and your extended family on such a profound loss.
I had the privilege to work with Rachel at DDS.? She was a beautiful person with a kind heart. May her memory be a blessing.
Rachel I know you can’t read this anymore but I will see and hoping from wherever you are now you can see how sad I am. I didn’t spend that much time with you but I can definitely say you are the best manager I’ve ever had. Always caring and make sure everyone was OK around you. Having worked under your management was a wonderful experience and opportunity. May God give peace and strength to your family that you left behind you overcome your loss. Watch over them from heaven.You were amazing and very nice. Your smile was everything you needed to make people feel safe around you. Rest in peace and power. You will be dearly missed.
What a blessing it was to know Rachel… I’m forever a better person having known her… ((hugs)) and love to all those grieving this loss!!
Rachel was a sweet and kind soul. My heart hurt so dearly. You did well Rachel, now its time to rest my friend. No more pain, you’re free so fly high. The heavenly gates awaits you.
I didn’t know right away that Rachel passed, as she had moved to another church campus, but I can say that in the short amount of time we had spent together, I got an instant warmth and friendliness from Rachel. She radiated God’s love to me when I was in one of my life’s weakest times. I was always heartened to see her smile at church and enjoyed her quick wit and easy conversation. She was my age and I am deeply grieved to know there will be no more meetings with her in the hall or texts to say ‘how ya doing?’ She is definitely in the best place now, there is no doubt! She loved Jesus, boldly and unashamedly from my perspective. God, please comfort all who are in mourning and even through Rachel’s passing may more lost souls be drawn to You, in Jesus’name, Amen.
Beautiful video! Rachel is smiling so big in all the pics! She was such a beautiful blessing, a beautiful woman and a beautiful follower of Christ 😇 Lord I thank you for Rachel and how you used her to be a blessing and to be blessed ❤️ I know you told her, “My good and faithful servant, you can come on in!!” Thank you Lord she is walking the streets of gold whole, healed and redeemed 🙌
Rachel was one of the most positive joy-filled people that I know… she was an inspiration for me as Christ-follower, and was a true friend. I’m so sad to lose her, but I know Heaven is rejoicing.
Rachel was so kind and understanding. She was always so positive and smiling even on the days she wasn’t feeling well. She will be missed dearly.
My deepest condolences to the family. I will always cherish my childhood memories with Rachel. I give God thanks for giving me such a good friend in my childhood. She is no longer suffering and we WILL see her again. ❤️🎈🌈✝️
Amy, I was privileged to read your e note regarding Rachel at the prayer time at the cemetery–thanks so very much for your kind words! May God comfort, you, too, during this difficult time of missing Rachel.
Rachel was a light to all who encountered her path! She always was smiling and shining her love for God through here actions and positive spirit! I pray for all of us grieving the loss of Rachel. Heaven has gained an Angel!
Rachel will forever be the kind friend she was during our time growing up together at DSLC. Her smile never changes.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Spaeth family. Rachel was such a sweet person and a dear friend to our daughter Amy.
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