James Racheter

January 26, 1938 - December 26, 2016

James L. Racheter, age 78, of Upper Sandusky, passed away December 26, 2016 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born January 26, 1938 to the late Clarence A. Racheter and Mildred B. (Althouse) Racheter in Bucyrus. James was previously married to Pam Austin and Linda Swartz. He was known as “grandpa midget” to close friends and family. James is survived by four daughters, Soraya Taylor of Glendale, Arizona, Sonja Ankney of Sycamore, Shauna Amesquita of Findlay, and Sharri Racheter of Upper Sandusky; a son, Stefan Racheter of Upper Sandusky. He is survived by 10 grandchildren, Blake, Mason, Payton, Kehley Amesquita, Melody and Dalton Taylor, Chantel, Seth and Shanae Ankney, Lauren Racheter, Brahlen; 6 great grandchildren, Roman Amesquita, Journey Ankney, Elliot Amesquita, Brahlen August, Kedron Ballachino, Ella Mae Ballachino; brother, Joseph (Nancy) Racheter of Westerville, and sister, Jennifer (Donald) Wilson of Upper Sandusky. Mr. Racheter was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ. He graduated from McCutchenville in 1956 and played basketball and baseball throughout school. Following graduation, James joined the United States Army. James spent the majority of his career in the agriculture business. He was a grain elevator operator for the US Commission Co., then later became an owner/operator of the Buckeye-Agriculture Service and retired from Walton Agriculture Service. After he retired, he delivered chickens for the Kay Karcher family, transported cars for Dave Ford and Reineke, and assisted Ronnie Huffman. James was known as a jack of all trades. James enjoyed metal scrapping and donated the proceeds to the Angeline School. He also enjoyed attending sporting events, having meals and fellowship at Kroney's, driving, helping others, coaching girls softball, playing horseshoes, bowling, and playing euchre. Mr. Racheter was a life member of the Elks BPOE. He was also a member of the American Legion, American Veterans (AmVet), Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. The funeral will be held Tuesday January 3, 2017 10:30am at Bringman Clark Funeral Home with Pastor Brad McKibben presiding. Burial will follow at Old Mission Cemetery with full military rites conducted by Upper Sandusky Color Guard. The family will receive friends on Monday January 2, 2017 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm at Bringman Clark Funeral Home with an Elks Memorial Service at 7:45pm. Memorial contributions can be made to Angeline Industries and the Ram Athletic Department in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 East Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to view the Life Tribute DVD, send a condolence or share a memory.