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Sean RASCHKE Obituary
Sean was born Oct. 1, 1979, at the US Army Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. He graduated from Woodside High School in Newport News and attained an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University in Norfolk, Va. Since 1998, he has worked for a number of local restaurants to include the Trellis Restaurant, Opus 9, Unos, and Goodfellas. Sean also worked for Le Gourmet Chef in Williamsburg, Va., and currently for the past four years had been working at the Brookwood BBQ on Fort Eustis. Sean loved to cook, listen to music, and watch his favorite football team, the San Francisco 49ers.
He is also survived by his sister, Summer Barnes (Kevin) of Milwaukee, Wis.; his brother, CPT Stephen Paul Raschke Jr. stationed in Bamberg, Germany; paternal grandmother, Annette Raschke of Marshfield, Wis.; and maternal grandparents, MAJ (R) Donald and Mabel Smalley of Peebles, Ohio; two nieces, Teagan and Cassidy Barnes; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins all over the world.
Sean was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ernest Raschke of Marshfield, Wis., who is holding his spot at the Sheepshead Table.
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by the Rev. James Cowles will be held Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at The Church of St. Therese, Gloucester. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, May 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point with a Christian Wake Service at 7:15 p.m.
In memory of Sean, the family would like for donations be given to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Tidewater Chapter, 5712 Cleveland Street, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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marcus partain
June 4, 2011
dear raschke family,
im sorry to here about the passing of sean.i worked with sean,and stephen at the trellis restaurant.
John T Bryant III
May 18, 2011
Steve & Donna,
I am so saddened to learn of the passing of your son. I apologize for this late message but I just learned of your loss. God bless Sean and all of those he loved so very much.
Rachel Fowler
May 17, 2011
Mrs Raschke,
I am so sad to hear that you have lost your son. He is with God and my grandmother now. He will be taken care of in Heaven.
Julie Collins
May 15, 2011
Donna, I am so sorry for your lost. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Angie Lemons-Taliferro
May 15, 2011
Sean always knew how to bring a smile to anyone's face. He will be missed. Love and prayers to his family.
Barry Hughes
May 14, 2011
Steve and Donna,
I am saddened to hear of Seans passing. I worked with him at Brookwood when we first opened the doors. He was excited at the opportunity to be in on the opening of such a fine place. Im sure the entire Outdoor Recreation staff will miss him deeply. Our hearts and prayers go with you in this time of need.
CMC(RET)Barry and June Hughes
butler
May 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Phu Nguyen
May 13, 2011
Donna and Steve, your son's passing was a big shock to me. Please accept my most sincere condolences to you and your family. While I can’t comprehend your pain, I can only imagine what you’ve been going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
BIG hug and lots of love.
Lynn Rickerson
May 13, 2011
To all of the Raschke family I am so sorry for your loss. If there is any thing I can do , especially at YMS for Donna, please do NOT hesitiate to call. Lynn Rickerson
John Pack
May 13, 2011
To The Raschke Family: I am sorry about you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you. John Pack (Mrs. Raschke's 3/B english class)
Eric Scott
May 13, 2011
To the Raschke Family:
our heartfelt condolence. We cannot begin to image the pain of loosing a child; may the memories bring you comfort and keep his spirit alive.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
SGM (Ret) Eric Scott and Family
Dawn Joyner
May 13, 2011
Steve,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. To have a child pass must be one of the most difficult times to endure. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathy,
Mark Henderson
May 13, 2011
God has called Sean to His side and there is comfort in knowing that he is in a good place. However, our saddness that a life so young has passed is not diminished. The entire family is in our prayers.
Terrence Keith
May 12, 2011
Steve... I'm so sorry to hear about Sean. He was a really nice guy, and I am sorry for your loss. If you need anything, don't hesitate.
May 12, 2011
Donna and Steve my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Sean was a wonderful young man and I will miss seeing him at Brookwood BBQ and around Ft. Eustis. May God keep you and your family within his arms and Sean by his side God Bless all of you.
Mary Moyer
Marianne Miller
May 12, 2011
Sean was a wonderful young man, and my friend. We worked together at LGC for 5 memorable years. He may have been a staunch 49ers fan, but he always respected my love of the Steelers. He is sorely missed by those of us that knew him, and knew his kind heart.
God bless you Sean.
Marianne
Tara Hughes
May 12, 2011
I worked with Sean at Gourmet Chef...he had this smile that was amazing. I will never forget that smile. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
John Kressley
May 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Heather McDaniel
May 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Sean was always sweet to me and always had a smile when I saw him. I pray you will find some peace knowing he is with the Lord and free from pain.
Kate Lugo
May 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of much sorry in loss of your son Sean. We will miss seeing him.
Frank & Rhonda Reeves
May 12, 2011
Steve, Donna and family,
Rhonda and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Sean. We pray the Lord provide you with "strength and peace" during this difficult time. God's Blessings to you and family.
Kingston Winget
May 12, 2011
Nancy and I give our sincerest condolences to you and Donna on the loss of your son Sean. With Prayers Monty
Mike & Kathy Lennartz
May 12, 2011
Steve and Donna, Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers remain with you and your family during this most difficult of times. May God keep watch over you and help you each and every day.
May 12, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Sean's Passing. It was a pleasure to work with him at LeGourmet Chef. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. I know he loved you very much.
Tina Young
Randy Millikin
May 12, 2011
Steve and Donna, we are so saddened by the news of Sean's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Randy and Nancy Millikin
Donna Thorson
May 12, 2011
Sean, I am so saddened to hear of your passing, you are with our Lord and Savior so I know you are happy and in no pain. Thank you for all you were doing for our Daughters wedding.
Seans Family may God be with you and may knowing he's with Our Lord ease your pain, Sean was a very nice person and he will be missed by all.
God Bless you all.
(CSM)Douglas&Jessie Erving
May 12, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Cindy Comer
May 12, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Sean's passing. I have eaten at Brookwood BBQ a number of times over the past couple of years and always looked forward to having him wait on me. He was such a pleasant young man. I loved to joke with him and watch him get that half grin on his face like he was purposefully holding back a big smile to tease me. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Chris Shipley
May 12, 2011
To The Raschke Family
I am speechless - I opened the paper this morning and saw Sean's passing and it brought me to tears. I have dealt with him at the BBQ place for years and just recently he did an event for our office and afterwards we talked in detail about his diabetes. I told him he needed to talk to my granddaughter (who is 11) she was diagnosed when she was 8 and she is on an insulin pump. He wasn't too keen on the pump idea but it is a wonderful device for diabetics. Be proud of such a wonderful young man, polite and caring. God has big plans for him now.
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