Auburn/Lake City, IA – October 2024 – Calhoun County, Iowa, reels from the tragic death of 19-year-old Kyle Robert Rath of Auburn in a Sunday evening UTV-truck collision at ~9:02 p.m. at Harris Avenue & 290th Street near Lake City. Iowa State Patrol reports a pickup struck the side-by-side UTV, causing multiple rollovers into a field. Passenger Kyle was ejected, pronounced deceased on-site. UTV driver airlifted to Des Moines with life-threatening injuries; prior altercation noted—investigation ongoing.
This obituary 2026 honors Kyle’s promise, with funeral arrangements for Auburn community.
The Devastating Collision: Youth Cut Short
Violent rollover after impact; responders grieved young Kyle’s loss. Probes into altercation seek full truth.
Kyle Robert Rath: Auburn’s Bright Hope
Kyle, 19, was future incarnate—beloved son, friend, full of potential. Auburn cherishes his memories amid sorrow.
Community Mourns: Unity in Grief
Calhoun County rallies with prayers; vigils for road safety.
Funeral Arrangements & Celebration of Life
Family details:
Visitation
- Date & Time: Wednesday, [Date], 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home, 520 N Cedar St, Rockwell City, IA 50579
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: Thursday, [Date], 10:30 AM
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1205 Hwy 4 Blvd, Lake City, IA 51449
- Service with youth tributes, eulogies.
Burial Details
- Post-Service
- Location: Lake City Cemetery, 1205 Hwy 4 Blvd, Lake City, IA 51449
- Graveside with UTV helmets, farm honors.
Reception & Celebration of Life
- Date & Time: Thursday, [Date], 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Lake City Community Center, 207 E Lincolnway St, Lake City, IA 51449
- Casual meal, stories, photos. Donations to Calhoun County Youth Safety Fund.
Forever Young: R.I.P. Kyle
Kyle Robert Rath died devastatingly young—his spirit rides eternal. Arrangements unite Auburn.
The family retains sole rights to release obituary, memorial, funeral, and visitation details; we respect their wishes fully. Pending investigation, details may not be accurate—article updates possible. General info only; no guarantees.
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