TOLEDO, Ohio — You can watch the Saturday public memorial service for Sterling "Butch" Rahe online at wtol.com Saturday.
Rahe, 57, died Jan. 1. Known by his nickname "Butch," Rahe was a longtime firefighter and paramedic in Springfield Township and Toledo. He held several roles with Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, most recently as the department's public information officer. In this role Rahe worked closely with the media to keep Toledo safe and informed.
"He was such an asset to the department. To the community. Just loved Toledo," Toledo Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said. "He and I shared that love of the city."
The service will be at Savage Arena on the campus of the University of Toledo, 2905 W. Bancroft St.
Visitation will begin at noon Saturday at Savage Arena, followed by the memorial service at 1 p.m. with Rahe's last alarm service taking place at the conclusion of the memorial.
WATCH THE SERVICE LIVE HERE SATURDAY:
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