John “Clarey” Raeker's obituary , Passed away on April 5, 2019 in Melrose, Minnesota

John “Clarey” Raeker

November 8, 1922 - April 5, 2019 (96 years old)

Melrose, Minnesota

John “Clarey” Raeker's obituary , Passed away on April 5, 2019 in Melrose, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thurston-Lindberg-DeShaw Funeral Home

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John “Clarey” Raeker

November 8, 1922 - April 5, 2019 (96 years old)

Melrose, Minnesota

John Raeker Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Raeker (Melrose, Minnesota), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 96, on April 5, 2019. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Raeker to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Anton Raeker and Clara Raeker (Hockert); his wife Lucille S. Humbert; his son Thomas; and his siblings, Gerard of Wilfred, Harvey, Helen, Anella, Rosamond and Antoinette.

He is survived by: his daughter Carol Lagermeier of Coon Rapids; his siblings, Roger Raeker and Mary Hance; and his daughter-in-law Anne Raeker of Waite Park. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Mary's School Endowment Fund in Melrose, MN.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thurston-Lindberg-DeShaw Funeral Home



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Thurston-Lindberg-Deshaw Funeral Home
2005 Branch Ave, Anoka, MN 55303

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Apr 12

Celebration of life

Baptist Catholic Church
20 MN-4, Melrose, MN 56352

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