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Bruce Rager Obituary
October 13, 1956 - May 27, 2025
Bruce Wray Rager, 68, of Latham, IL, passed away May 27, 2025, in his home.
Bruce was born in Decatur, IL, on October 13, 1956, the son of Carl F. and Shirley L. (Butterfield) Rager. He was a truck driver for the family business, C.C. Rager Grain Elevator. In his spare time, he was an avid antique car collector.
Bruce is survived by his brother Carl Rager (Amy Mahoney) of Latham, IL; niece Mary K Rager; and nephew Franklin Wray Rager. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graceland Fairlawn is providing cremation services for Bruce. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, June 14, at Two Mile Grove Cemetery in Latham. All are invited to an informal gathering of family and friends at Da Burg Bar & Grill in Warrensburg after the service.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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John R Buckles Sr
June 3, 2025
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