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He was a dairy farmer in rural McConnell, IL until 1959. He then worked as a custodian at the Orangeville Grade School until his retirement in 1990. In retirement he delivered parts for his son at Bocker Automotive.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL.
He is survived by his wife Joyce of 76 years, children; Marsha Delis of Covington, LA, Dennis (Denise) Rackow of Freeport, IL and Susan (Mike) Shaffer of Leesburg, FL, six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, and a sister; Violet Witt.
Preceded in death by his parents, infant son, sons-in-law William Delis and Duane Kelher, brothers; Leo, Eldon and Melvin Rackow.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL.
A visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL.
Paster Jason Shaw will officiate the services.
Burial will take place at Richland Salem Lutheran Cemetery in McConnell, IL.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
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Gary Saxby
November 6, 2024
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