Robert W. Rakestraw of Lansdowne, VA passed away on October 24, 2017.  Beloved husband of 55 years to Shirley V. Rakestraw.  Loving father of Sheryl L. Rakestraw and her husband Helge P. Volden.  He was a retired aeronautical engineer, an avid motorcyclist, outdoors enthusiast and had a kind heart. There will be a service at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, VA. on Tuesday October 31, 2017 at 11:30.

A private burial will be held at Ebenezer Cemetery in Bluemont, VA.  Mr. Rakestraw is survived by his wife Shirley, daughter Sheryl, and favorite and only brother Donald E. Rakestraw.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests a tribute/memorial gift to the Alzheimer's Association.