LARRY LEE RACKERS
August 20, 1958 ~ February 21, 2012
Larry Lee Rackers, Sr., 53, of Bonnots Mill, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at St. Marys Health Center.
He was born August 20, 1958, in Jefferson City, the son of Norman Lee and Hilda Marie Rademann Rackers. His mother survives in Wardsville.
He was a 1976 graduate of Blair Oaks High School.
Larry was united in marriage in 1987, to Linda Gayle Grover who preceded him in death on December 22, 2009.
Larry owned and operated service stations in Jefferson City and Apache Flats, worked for the Missouri State Penitentiary, and most recently worked at Unilever Inc. in Jefferson City.
Larry enjoyed fishing, rabbit hunting, pitching horseshoes, and umpiring baseball games. He loved to be with his family and friends and help anyone who was in need.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by: his son, Larry Rackers, Jr., Jefferson City; three siblings, Jerry Chuck (Carol) Rackers, Jefferson City; Lori (Scott) Lawson, Jefferson City; Tina (Steven) Coffelt, Kansas City; and seven nieces and nephews, Brad Rackers, Brent Rackers, Michael Lawson, Matthew Lawson, Nathan Lawson, Daniel Coffelt and Samantha Coffelt.
He was preceded in death by his father; his wife; and a niece, Katy Marie Lawson.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Dulle- Trimble Funeral Home with the Rev. Gregory C. Meystrik, officiating.
Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to SSM Hospice, 1241 W. Stadium Blvd., Suite L201, Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born August 20, 1958, in Jefferson City, the son of Norman Lee and Hilda Marie Rademann Rackers. His mother survives in Wardsville.
He was a 1976 graduate of Blair Oaks High School.
Larry was united in marriage in 1987, to Linda Gayle Grover who preceded him in death on December 22, 2009.
Larry owned and operated service stations in Jefferson City and Apache Flats, worked for the Missouri State Penitentiary, and most recently worked at Unilever Inc. in Jefferson City.
Larry enjoyed fishing, rabbit hunting, pitching horseshoes, and umpiring baseball games. He loved to be with his family and friends and help anyone who was in need.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by: his son, Larry Rackers, Jr., Jefferson City; three siblings, Jerry Chuck (Carol) Rackers, Jefferson City; Lori (Scott) Lawson, Jefferson City; Tina (Steven) Coffelt, Kansas City; and seven nieces and nephews, Brad Rackers, Brent Rackers, Michael Lawson, Matthew Lawson, Nathan Lawson, Daniel Coffelt and Samantha Coffelt.
He was preceded in death by his father; his wife; and a niece, Katy Marie Lawson.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Dulle- Trimble Funeral Home with the Rev. Gregory C. Meystrik, officiating.
Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to SSM Hospice, 1241 W. Stadium Blvd., Suite L201, Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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hello & i’m very sorry 4 yur lose, he was my cousin his dad was my uncle,cant believe it…so sorry…..bill rackers
Tina, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your brother. May the Lord bless and comfort each of you. Barb Jones
Tina, my heart goes out to you and your mom, as well as the rest of your family. Please know that your are in my prayers.
Larry Jr. , so sorry to hear about your dad, I really liked your dad he was alot of fun at work or drinking a beer at the bar. Sorry I was unable to make it to the visitation. If you need anything let me know.
I went to high school with Larry and considered him a good friend for whom I had much respect. I remember most his wit and great sense of humor as he made me laugh often. My best wishes to his family and friends as I know he will be greatly missed.
Hilda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your son, and then just loosing your Husband, this must so hard on you. Prayers and thought of you and family, take care, I live in Springfield we moved here in 2001 and retired from wal mart at that time.
Larry will surely be missed at Unilever. He was such a kind soul.
Dear Brad and Family, We are so sorry for this most recent loss in your family. Know that we are thinking of and praying for all of you as you make your way through these challenging days. In memory of your uncle, we are contributing to Hospice. With love and respect,Clifton Thurmond, Ryan Sullivan,Amy Krinke & Terrin Pabst
R.I.P WITH LOVE YOU LARRY FROM SUMMERS FAMILY
I enjoyed working with Larry at Cheesebrough Ponds, and always enjoyed seeing him when he and his dad rabbit hunted on our farm. We will all miss him. May God’s blessings be upon his soul and on all of his loved ones.
I am so sadden for your family’s loss. What a terrible shock! My thoughts and prayers for your entire family. I had just talked to Larry about a month ago about coming to our class reunion. There will be a void not having him there with us. Gloria (Roling)Johnson
Larry will be missed by all of us at Unilever. My condolences to Larry’s family.