Background
Rath was born on February 15, 1860 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Rath was born on February 15, 1860 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Later, he moved to Price, Wisconsin. On May 15, 1890, Rath married Madelen Mary Friederich. They would have six children, four of whom would serve in World War I.
First, from 1903 to 1924 and second, from 1933 to 1938.
Additionally, he was Chairman, Assessor and Clerk of Price and Clerk of Langlade County, Wisconsin.
He was a Democrat.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Rath was a member of the Assembly twice.