Clarence Racheter

Clarence A. Racheter, age 94, formerly of CH 124 and Sycamore St. Upper Sandusky, OH and more recently of Fairhaven Health Care Community died at 1:32 a.m. in Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus, OH on Wed. June 25, 2008. He was born Sept. 23, 1913 in Wyandot Co. to the late Albert and Emma (Brandt) Racheter. He married Mildred B. Althouse Aug. 20, 1936 in Emanuel United Church of Christ, Upper Sandusky and she preceded him in death on Aug. 7, 1997. He is survived by sons James L. Racheter, Upper Sandusky, OH, Joseph C. (Nancy) Racheter, Westerville, OH, a daughter Mrs. Don (Jennifer) K. Wilson, Upper Sandusky, OH, 9 grandchildren Soraya Taylor, Sonja Ankney, Shauna Amesquita, Sharri Racheter, Stefan Racheter, Jeff Racheter, Brett Racheter, Jill Racheter, and Emma Wilson and 14 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a brother John Racheter and a sister Helen Cothrel. Clarence graduated from Nevada High School in 1932 and then graduated from Marion Business School in 1934.Mr. Racheter was a retired grain and livestock farmer, he was manager of US Commission Co., Upper Sandusky from 1953-1959, manager of Castalia Elevator & Supply from 1961-1964 and manager of Nevada Farmers Grain from 1964 until his retirement in 1975. Clarence was a member of Emanuel United Church of Christ, where he taught Sunday school class and was member of the small church cluster. He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, member of Wyandot Co. Historical Society, honorary member of Wyandot Co. 4-H and former fire chief of McCutchenville. Clarence also helped start the Boy Scouts. Mr. Racheter was the past master of Warpole Lodge #176 F & AM, past high priest of McCutchenville Chapt. #96 RAM, past illustrious master of Upper Sandusky Council #98 R & SM, Marion Commandery #36 Knights Templar, Marion, OH, Scottish Rite- Valley of Toledo, Aladdin Temple of Shrine Columbus, OH, past president of the Wyandot County Shrine Club, past patron of the Wm. Myers Chapt. #136 OES (McCutchenville) past president of the Ohio Farmers Union. Clarence enjoyed playing cards especially Euchre and Pinochle. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. Clarence also liked spending time outdoors. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan. A funeral service will be held Sat. June 28, 2008 at 10:30 a. m. at BRINGMAN CLARK Funeral Home with Rev. Cathy Wirth officiating. Burial will be in the Old Mission Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday June 27, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. with a Masonic Memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel United Church of Christ, Angeline School & Industries, or the Wyandot County Historical Society in care of BRINGMAN CLARK Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH43351. Visit www.bringmanclark.com to send a condolence, share a memory or view the life tribute video. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://videos.lifetributes.com/?id=15682