NORMAN LEE RACKERS
February 23, 1936 ~ January 30, 2012
Norman Lee Rackers, 75, of Wardsville, died Monday, January 30, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 23, 1936, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Otto Herman and Rosie Theresa Verslues Rackers.
He was united in marriage on November 9, 1957, in Wardsville, to Hilda Marie Rademann who resides at the home.
Norman worked for International Shoe Company for 18 years, Lawrence Thoenen Construction for a few years, Blair Oaks School for several years, and retired in 1999 from Immaculate Conception School after 20 years working with maintenance.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Norman loved to hunt and fish with his children, grandchildren, and friends. He enjoyed walking at Capital Mall with his friends and eating at the Senior Center. He liked to listen to country music.
Other survivors include: four children, Larry Rackers, Sr., Bonnets Mill; Jerry Chuck (Carol) Rackers, Jefferson City; Lori (Scott) Lawson, Jefferson City; Tina (Steven) Coffelt, Kansas City; eight grandchildren, Larry Rackers, Jr., Brad Rackers, Brent (Kelly) Rackers, Michael Lawson, Nathan Lawson, Matthew Lawson, Daniel Coffelt, Samantha Coffelt; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Rackers, Jacob Rackers; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Rackers, Jefferson City.
He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katy Marie Lawson; a daughter-in-law, Linda Rackers, four sisters, Louise Trippenssee, Frances Heimericks, Lorraine Payne, Betty Johnson; and three brothers, Elmer Rackers, Arthur Rackers, and David Rackers.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, with the Rev. Gregory C. Meystrik, officiating.
Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to SSM Hospice, 1241 West Stadium Blvd., Suite L201, Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on February 23, 1936, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Otto Herman and Rosie Theresa Verslues Rackers.
He was united in marriage on November 9, 1957, in Wardsville, to Hilda Marie Rademann who resides at the home.
Norman worked for International Shoe Company for 18 years, Lawrence Thoenen Construction for a few years, Blair Oaks School for several years, and retired in 1999 from Immaculate Conception School after 20 years working with maintenance.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Norman loved to hunt and fish with his children, grandchildren, and friends. He enjoyed walking at Capital Mall with his friends and eating at the Senior Center. He liked to listen to country music.
Other survivors include: four children, Larry Rackers, Sr., Bonnets Mill; Jerry Chuck (Carol) Rackers, Jefferson City; Lori (Scott) Lawson, Jefferson City; Tina (Steven) Coffelt, Kansas City; eight grandchildren, Larry Rackers, Jr., Brad Rackers, Brent (Kelly) Rackers, Michael Lawson, Nathan Lawson, Matthew Lawson, Daniel Coffelt, Samantha Coffelt; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Rackers, Jacob Rackers; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Rackers, Jefferson City.
He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katy Marie Lawson; a daughter-in-law, Linda Rackers, four sisters, Louise Trippenssee, Frances Heimericks, Lorraine Payne, Betty Johnson; and three brothers, Elmer Rackers, Arthur Rackers, and David Rackers.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, with the Rev. Gregory C. Meystrik, officiating.
Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to SSM Hospice, 1241 West Stadium Blvd., Suite L201, Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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aunt hilda i’m so sorry about my uncle, just found out about him & larry just 2 night on the internet plz e-mail me ….bill rackers
Jerry, Carol & Family,We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Hilda, I am sorry for your loss of Norman. I know he will be missed by all. I will sure miss seeing him when I go to McDonalds to get my food, and at Schulte’s. Just know that you and family are in my prayers. God Bless
Rosie,We are so sorry to hear about Norman and wanted you to know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss seeing him at the senior center. God Bless, Harry & June Lauf
Tina, I wanted to send my condolences to you for the passing of your father. I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I was the office manager at the Brydon, Swearengen & England law firm where you worked (as a COE student) many years ago. I remembered you wanted to become an attorney, and I’ve wondered over the years if you pursued that or not. I would love to hear from you. Rita
Dear Hilda Marie and family: Please know that our prayers are with you at this time of loss. I have some very found memories of Uncle Norman as I was growing up. Just knowing him helped to form my life and live my life as a better person, a better Catholic. I got the news when I returned to my hospital room from major surgery Monday afternoon and because of that surgery, and 8 days in the hospital, we will not be able to attend the services in person. We will pray a rosary for him and my the peace of God console you. Kenny and Cecilia
Dearest Hilda and family, I am thinking and praying of you. God Bless. Becky, Dorothy’s daughter
so sorry to hear about Uncle Norman, I told my kids and they said “oh the guy that worked at IC, he was so nice, what a nice man” he worked there when they went to school there, and they are right, he was such a sweet and nice man and uncle to me, a gentle giant is how I always thought of him.
Hilda and family so sorry to hear about the death of Norman, we read it on line here in Springfield,Mo. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Norman we be missed at the Senior Center at the Mall he was a member of our family there. If there is anything that we can do for you let us know. Our prayers are with you Hilda we hope to see you soon.