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James Michael Raetzke

2007 - 2021

BORN

2007

DIED

2021

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Jeter Memorial Funeral Home - Friendswood

311 N. Friendswood Dr.

Friendswood, Texas

James Raetzke Obituary

James (Jimmy) Michael Raetzke was called to Heaven on August 5, 2021. He was 13 years old.

Jimmy was born in Webster, Texas, on August 10, 2007. He is survived by his Father, Jeffrey Raetzke, Mother, Sonya Mayfield Raetzke, brother Joshua Raetzke, Grandparents William Raetzke and Eleanor Raetzke, Grandfather Richard Allen Mayfield, Aunt Bonnie Boston, Aunt Connie Linden and Uncle Kevin Linden, Aunt Kristi Ruegsegger and Uncle Jared Ruegsegger, Aunt Alicia Furse and Uncle David Furse, and his cousins, Jennifer Bobbio, Justin Boston, Tyler Benson, Samantha Benson, Timothy Ruegsegger and Samuel Ruegsegger. He will be in Heaven with his Grandmother Mava Mayfield.

Jimmy loved video games - Sonic the Hedgehog was his favorite, the color blue, he played violin in his middle school orchestra and his hobbies were drawing, Renaissance and spending time with his family. This sweet Angel will be in our hearts and minds for eternity. Rest in Peace Jimmy.

James Michael Raetzke's Viewing will be held at August 19, 2021 From 5 PM to 7 PM, at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home , 311 N. Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546. The Funeral service will be on August 20th at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel. 505 Deseret Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546. The Burial will be at Forest Park East Cemetery. 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to offset the cost of the Funeral costs or donate to one of the Autism Foundations in Jimmy's name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Observer Group from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2021.

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19

Viewing

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Jeter Memorial Funeral Home - Friendswood

311 N. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546

Aug

20

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel

505 Deseret Drive, Friendswood, TX

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Jeter Memorial Funeral Home - Friendswood

311 N. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546

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