Nicholas John “Nick” Raithel, 44, Argyle, passed from this life Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.
He was born Nov. 16, 1981, the oldest son of the late David John Raithel and Linda Sue (Korte) Raithel in Jefferson City.
He graduated from Russellville High School in 2000 and went on to Linn Tech, where he earned his associates degree in construction management, concrete, and civil engineering.
Nick was united in marriage to Cindy Marie Haller on May 1, 2010, at Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Brinktown.
Concrete ran in his blood. Beginning at about age 12, Nick worked at the family business, Raithel Brothers Construction, learning the trade from the ground up and eventually rising to serve as president.
When he wasn’t working, Nick loved farming, trail rides, cook-outs, and being outdoors. Most of all, he loved hunting with his children, Emma and Henry. Those days in the woods with his kids were the ones he treasured most.
Nick was preceded in death by parents, David and Linda; paternal grandparents, Alvin and Marcelline Raithel; and maternal grandparents, Ben and Betty Korte.
He is survived by wife, Cindy of their home near Argyle; children, Emma and Henry Raithel, both of the home; brother, Brandon Raithel and wife Courtney; parents-in-law, David and Donna Haller of Brinktown; sisters-in-law, Amy Neier and husband Cory and Sara Campbell and husband Steven, both of Vienna; nieces, nephews, other extended family members, and many friends.
Funeral Service was held on Monday, Oct. 26, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Westphalia, with Deacon Michael Brooks officiating. Interment was in the Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery in Brinktown.
Memorial contributions suggested to the family for the future educational needs of his two children, Emma and Henry.
Arrangements entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Westphalia.
