Mariel Raechal

Mariel Raechal RACINE-Mariel Raechal, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. She was born in Kenosha on November 17, 1934 the daughter of the late Edward and Bernice Dosemagen. Mariel was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha. She was united in marriage to David J. Raechal on October 8, 1960. Mariel was employed at Hamilton Beach and later the Racine Public Library. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, volunteering in many capacities over the years. Her son John’s friends would always boast about Mariel’s Pancakes. She was a collector of lighthouses, an avid bowler, enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Mariel loved spending time with her family at their Northern Wisconsin cabin; fishing, cruising on the pontoon boat and sitting by the campfire. Mariel is survived by her son, John (Erica) Raechal; granddaughter, Terah Dehne-Raechal; grandson, David Raechal, all of Racine; brothers, Kenneth (Jina) Dosemagen, Gerald (Gail) Dosemagen; sister, Jean Ruben; great friend of many years, Marion Kresal, all of Kenosha. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Mariel is preceded in death by her husband, David on April 18, 1994 and brothers, Gilbert and Thomas Dosemagen. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2065 Geneva Street, Racine on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 12 Noon with Rev. David Gehne officiating. Mariel will be laid to rest in a private ceremony, at Union Cemetery in Oconto. There will a visitation at the church on Thursday prior to services from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Mariel in a special way may direct memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be expressed at sturinofuneralhome.com Sturino Funeral Home 3014 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI 53404 (262) 632-4479 www.sturinofuneralhome.com