Merritt William Rathje, age 73, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on February 10, 2021. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 2, 1948.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Louis and Mary Jane Rathje and his brother: Arthur Rathje.

Merritt is survived by his sister: Mary Lou Barlow, and her husband, Dr. Michael Barlow and his nephew: Christopher Rathje.

Arrangements entrusted to: Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.