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Robert Vincent “Bob” Raecker

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Birth	:	17 Feb 1924 Meservey, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Apr 2002 Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Meservey Cemetery, Meservey, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9080582, -93.4786072
Description	:	Robert (Bob) V. Raecker, 78, of Meservey, died on Thursday, April 18, 2002, a short time after arriving at the Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 23, at the Salem United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dan Voss presiding. Interment was in the Meservey Cemetery. Bob was born on February 17, 1924 at home in Meservey, the son of Garfield E. and Katharine (Foss) Raecker. At a very young age his mother died and he was cared for by his grandmother, Antonette Raecker. Bob graduated from the Meservey High School in 1941. He then worked... Read More	Robert (Bob) V. Raecker, 78, of Meservey, died on Thursday, April 18, 2002, a short time after arriving at the Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 23, at the Salem United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dan Voss presiding. Interment was in the Meservey Cemetery. Bob was born on February 17, 1924 at home in Meservey, the son of Garfield E. and Katharine (Foss) Raecker. At a very young age his mother died and he was cared for by his grandmother, Antonette Raecker. Bob graduated from the Meservey High School in 1941. He then worked for the family Chevrolet dealership and Standard Oil garage prior to entering the service. During WW II, Bob joined the Army Air Corp and served with the 8th Air Force. He flew 29 missions as a gunner on a B-17. He was awarded the Air Medal with 3 Oakleaf Clusters for his service. Bob returned to Meservey following the war and worked with his dad until he took over the auto dealership. He was united in marriage with Sylvia Maxine Quandt on July 29, 1945 at the Salem UMC. After he retired from the dealership and garage, he worked as foreman in the shipout department of Winnebago Industries in Forest City and managed Pals Mobile Homes in Clear Lake. Bob retired in 1984. Bob was a life time member of the Salem United Methodist Church. He was a member of the William Schmalle Legion Post #171 in Meservey and the 8th Air Force Historical Society. He also served on the Meservey School Board. He enjoyed automobiles and watching baseball. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and step-mother, Mary; a granddaughter, Grace Elizabeth; and a sister, Arnelda in infancy. Bob is survived by his wife, Sylvia; son, Dr. Greg (Rena) Raecker of Cedar Falls; and grandchildren, Matthew and Anne; sisters, Jeanette (Brady) Johnson of Sulphur, Louisiana and Kathryn (Eldon) Hungerford of Osage. ©Belmond Independent 2002

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Robert Vincent “Bob” Raecker's memorial is located at: Meservey Cemetery, Meservey, Franklin County, USA.
When did Robert Vincent “Bob” Raecker death?
Robert Vincent “Bob” Raecker death on 18 Apr 2002 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9080582
Longitude: -93.4786072

Family Members:

Parent

Garfield E Raecker

(1893 - 1970)

Katherine Dorothy Foss Raecker

(1898 - 1924)

Spouse

Sylvia Maxine Quandt Raecker

(1920 - 2015)

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