Leon Paul Rackers Jefferson City, Missouri Obituary

Leon Paul Rackers

Leon Paul Rackers, 74, of Jefferson City, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 11, 1947, the ninth of ten children born to Clarence and Alma (Raithel) Rackers. Leon was united in marriage on October 8, 1994 to Linda (Dryer) Williams, who survives at the home. He was previously married to Patricia Nentwig and into this marriage, two children were born, Christy and Curtis. Leon was a 1965 graduate of Fatima High School and graduated in 1967 from the Midwest Automation Information Technology School in Kansas City. Leon served six years in the U.S. Reserves and four years in the Missouri National Guard. He worked in the IT Department at the Missouri Department of Mental Health from 1966 until his retirement in 2006. Leon was a faithful and gentle man. Leon was both his children’s and grandchildren’s biggest fan, and attended all of their school and sporting activities. He enjoyed traveling and wintering in Gulf Shores. He loved camping and cutting firewood, and took pride in taking care of his lawn. He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martins Knights of Columbus and was a strong member of his community. He was proud of his family, and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Leon is survived by his spouse of 26 years: Linda Rackers; daughter: Christy Hake (Brad); sons: Curtis Rackers (Holly), Troy Williams (Cassie) and Lance Williams (Maggie); grandchildren: Christian, Whitney and Abby Hake, Piper and Pierce Rackers, and MacKenzie and Hailee Williams; siblings: Del Prenger, Grace Blank (Roy), Glenn Rackers (Betty), Janet Kauffman and Carol Ricks; sisters-in-law: Jean Rackers, Ruth Coppenbarger (Kent) and Eva Wilson; brothers-in-law: Jerome Reinsch, Orville Stegeman and Harry Dryer (Bette) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Norbert Rackers and Harold Rackers; sisters: Rose Reinsch and Linda Stegeman; and brothers-in-law: Leon Prenger, Ray Kauffman, Dale Ricks and R. J. Wilson. Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Martins Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Jason Doke officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and gifts, expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice Compassus (600 Monroe Street Suite 100, Jefferson City, MO, 65101) or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087) Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.
August 11, 1947 - September 11, 202108/11/194709/11/2021
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Ruth Coppenbarger
September 18, 2021
Thinking of you. Remember all the good times. He can now enjoy life with his family in heaven,
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JP & Benny
September 17, 2021
Our condolences to Linda and Leon's family. I remember Leon at DMH. He was always good natured and sincere, an all around good man. May he rest in peace. JP & Benny
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Tim Frevert
September 16, 2021
I am sorry to read of Leon's passing. Years ago he and I were members of the Elks Club and our wives worked in the same office. I remember Christy and Curtis as young children. Over time we lost track of each other, but I will continue to think of Leon as a first class ... Continue Reading
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September 15, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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William Scott Dryer
September 15, 2021
Thankful for the love Leon had for my Aunt Linda, and the happiness they shared.
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September 15, 2021
Christy and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Barbara Lesa (Bernskoetter) Robinson
September 14, 2021
My love & sympathy to Leon's siblings. I treasure memories of the many visits to their home when I was growing up. The entire family was so beautiful and exceptional! Know I hold each of you so very close in thought & in prayers due to your tremendous loss of your dea... Continue Reading
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Nina Stratman
September 13, 2021
I am sorry to learn of the passing of our dear cousin, Leon. You and he were always so pleasant to visit with at the Raithel family reunions. You were missed at the cousins lunches we had. That is the only time I got to see you. My deepest sympathy to you and your fa... Continue Reading
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Cindy Rowland
September 13, 2021
What a good, gentle, kind man which I was so blessed to know for so many years. Even though I had not talked to him or seen him in several years I will always have the good memories workings with him at DMH. He was absolutely the best supervisor I have ever had. I am ... Continue Reading
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Kristy Lootens
September 13, 2021
Linda, Christy, Brad & The Rackers' Family: I don't have to tell you that Leon was such a sweet man. May all of his wonderful memories help you though your rough times. He will be greatly missed!!! God definitely received an angel...hugs to everyone!!!!!
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