Robert Anthony "Bob" Rackers

I still think often of Bob and how he always made a nephew-in-law feel welcome at his home. To have had the honor and opportunity to participate in some of the Rackers traditions (Turkey shoot, canoe races)...it just shows you what a fun guy he was, and what a great sense of family he and Anne fostered. Bob wanted everyone who happened to be over to share in these traditions and his encouragement elevated the fun and always made it contagious. He was inspiring in so many ways and is greatly...

My heart aches for the loss of your husband, dad and and mom's little brother. Uncle Bob was so great. I always felt so comfortable around him, he always had a smile and a BIG hug for me. We really looked forward and cherished his trips to Wardsville. He was such an admirable man. He and Tommy "bonded" on his last trip "home" they sat up and talked for hours about this book Tommy had "Mystries of the Unexplained". Uncle Bob new a little bit about everything and was such a great...

I still and will always miss my Father, after the typical teenage years between Father and son, we became solid friends. I learned much from him. I thank God that he was my Father and I thank all of you for your friendship and support, following is what I spoke of at the service. I love you Dad.
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I will talk about my father, but first I will tell you a little about my mother.
She is the strongest person I know. She supported, understood and...

We just read all the entries in this Guest Book, at Tobi's urging. We were struck by two things: first, the great variety of memories Bob left to all of us who were blessed to have known him. We all saw him in so many different roles and from so many different perspectives. But second, and more important, one cannot help but notice the universal theme that runs through each entry: Bob was such a kind, loving, giving, and caring guy to everyone he knew. He left us all so much richer because of...

I still can't believe Bob isn't around, or won't be at the next cookout or gathering we have. Whenever Bob showed up, the party just got better. I am so grateful I got to sit with him for a bit last Thanksgiving.. I was really praying he would be there. Bob, I will always be grateful for you bringing the turkey shoot into my life. If you only knew the joy the Turkey Shoot brought into my holiday routine! For the past three years I have looked forward to it all year and have told many people...

Bob was an awesome guy. Just the friendliest, jolliest, happiest guy you could ever hope to meet.

When I think of Bob, I think of the Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot. After my sister and Peter got together, our family spent a lot of time with Peter's family. Thanksgiving with the two clans at my parents' house became a tradition, and Bob introduced us to the famous Turkey Shoot. He had this air gun, and paper turkey targets, which he'd set up on the front porch. You were supposed to...