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We investigate the ferromagnetic Kondo lattice compounds ReRh6Ge4 (Re = Ce, Ho, Er, Tm) systematically using density functional theory including Coulomb interaction corrections (DFT+U) and spin\u2013orbit coupling. Our results indicate that the magnetic easy axis of CeRh6Ge4 lies within the ab plane, consistent with prior magnetization measurements under external magnetic fields and \u03bcSR experiments. We also predict the magnetic easy axes for the other three compounds. For TmRh6Ge4, the easy axis is along the c axis, thereby preserving the C3v rotational symmetry about the c axis. Notably, in the band structure including spin\u2013orbit coupling, triply degenerate nodes exist along the \u0393\u2013A direction. Within our DFT+U calculations, we observe a possible trend from localized to more itinerant 4f behavior as the number of 4f electrons increases from CeRh6Ge4 to TmRh6Ge4. The 4f electrons exhibit some itinerant character under conditions that are neither empty, full, nor half-filled. These localized-itinerant 4f electrons are the primary reason for the formation of the ferromagnetic ground state in our calculations. Density of states and Fermi surface calculations show that the 4f electrons in TmRh6Ge4 contribute to the formation of a large Fermi surface, indicating their participation in the conduction process. Conversely, the 4f electrons in HoRh6Ge4, ErRh6Ge4, and CeRh6Ge4 remain largely localized, resulting in smaller Fermi surfaces for these compounds. 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