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James J. Rak Sr.

James Rak Obituary

RAK James J. Rak, Sr., age 76, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2008, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, (Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m.). Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2008, at Church of the Resurrection, 6300 Dublin Granville Rd., New Albany. Father Jerome P. Rodenfels, Celebrant. Private family interment at a later date. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to the family. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 6, 2008.

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Jen, Todd, Ian & Henry Tedrow

February 7, 2008

Uncle Jim will be sorely missed. He was a wonderful man who loved his family and will be in our hearts forever.

Chris (McKinney) & Mark Dilley

February 5, 2008

Dear Mike & family,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad/husband/grandfather. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.

Chrissi & Kenny Cosgray-Rousculp

February 5, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Donna Tribbie

February 5, 2008

He was the best uncle ever!!! Great stories, excellent singer (heehee) & very funny!!! And I loved his BIG nose!!!

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