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1933
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2023
John Racht Obituary
John Anthony Racht (Jack), beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, unexpectedly entered his final rest on June 4, 2023, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Fla.
He was born in Dickson City, Pa. on Oct. 30, 1933, to John Jacob Racht and Mary Christine Adamitis Racht. John was endearingly known as Jack, Dad, Grandpa, Gramps and GG-Pa to his family and friends.
During his honorable life, Jack served over 30 years as a United States Navy Seabee chief builder. He was a member of the American Legion Post 665 and the VFW Post 5937 in Dickson City, Pa. He worked as a roofer with Phoenix Roofing and Sheet Metal Company and then with his brother, Edward, at E&R Roofing. He was a member of Roofers and Waterproofer Local 64.
Jack enjoyed his road trips to New England, Alabama, and his last 11 years living in Sarasota, Fla., with Dorothy. A quiet but formidable man, he was known for his quick wit and sly smiles.
Jack was predeceased by his ex-wife, Dorothy Fitt Racht; and he is survived by their five children, John (Sharon Drake) Racht, Linda (Mike) Chorba, Judith (Paul) Bailey, Nancy (Sosnowski) (John) Bogdanovicz and Janet (Kevin, dec. 2005) Johnson. Jack also leaves behind his 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was also predeceased by his second wife, Joyce Bentham Keegan Racht, and is survived by her children, Robert Keegan, Joyce Keegan Nichols and Kim Keegan Stadnitski.
He is survived by his brother, Edward Racht, and was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Kokindo McGraw; and brothers, Robert K. Racht and Thomas F. Racht.
A celebration of life will be held for Jack on Sept. 1, 4 to 7 p.m., at La Buona Vita, 200 Reilly St., Dunmore, PA 18512.
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