Douglas James Rackel Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Douglas James Rackel (Giddings, Texas), born in Houston, Texas, who passed away at the age of 59, on October 4, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Douglas James Rackel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Eldie Rackel and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Janeth Rackel (Beisert). He is survived by: his friends, Kevin Supak and Choice Safety; his wife Dorothy Ann Rackel of Dime Box; his children, Nicholas James Rackel (Shana) of Dime Box and Dawn Renee Lautzenheiser (John Wyatt) of Lexington; his grandchildren, Caleb James Rackel, Chase Rackel of Dime Box, Clarence Ean Lautzenheiser, Lawrence Quaid Lautzenheiser and Thea Frances Lautzenheiser of Lexington; his siblings, Linda Zuzuarregui (Abel) of Paige, Kathy Supak (Lonnie) of Deanville, Ricky Rackel (Georgia) of Giddings and Steven Rackel (Margaret) of Loebau; and his siblings-in-law, Frances Whitsel (Donnie) of Dime Box, Sammie Koudelka (Shirley) of Moulton and Ted Koudelka (Nancy) of Smithville. He is also survived by numerous friends and other family members.

Memorials may be made to Allumine Hospice in College Station, the Dime Box Volunteer Fire Department, or to the charity of one's choice.