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James Rackwitz Obituary

Rackwitz, James A. baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of 48 years to Virginia Rackwitz (nee Webster); dear father of Sandra (Tim) Rehagen and Timothy Rackwitz; grandfather of Tara, Emily and Chase Rehagen; loving uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many. James had a career of 41 years as a photo journalist with the St. Louis Post- Dispatch and his favorite hobby was spending time with his grandchildren. Services: Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manchester on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made in the form of Masses. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, Friday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.



Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb. 2, 2017.

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Hillary Levin

February 4, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. Jim "Rack" was such a pleasure to work with. He loved talking about his family and grandkids. He helped make me feel a part of the photo team when I came to the Post in the late 90's. And I remember fondly a great day we had with him taking me along on his assignments. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know him.

Bill and Jam Peifer

February 3, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to you Aunt Jenny and family. We loved Uncle Jim very much and will miss him. Rest in peace Uncle Jim.

Wendi Fitzgerald

February 2, 2017

My condolences to the family. Jim was a great guy to work with at the Post-Dispatch, always a smile in his eyes.

Martha Kay Larsen

February 2, 2017

Jenny and family-please accept my sympathy. Know that JIm will be missed by many.

Laszlo Domjan

February 1, 2017

Jim was a kind person and talented photographer beloved by everyone at the Post-Dispatch. In my reporting days, he helped me greatly on assignments by "warming up" reluctant story subjects. As an editor, I valued his consummate professionalism on countless special projects. Rest in peace, old buddy.

Kimberly Owens

February 1, 2017

Praying for you all.

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