Eugene L. 'Gene' Raeker

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Raeker, Eugene L. "Gene" Age 89. Died April 14 at Region's Hospital with his family at his side. Gene was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Freeport, MN, to Ben and Helen (Rolfes) Raeker. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Gene served in the U.S. Army. After service in California, he returned to Freeport to start his career and raise his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Glorine (Ostendorf) and his grandson Billy. He is survived by children Marie Raeker-Davis (Tom), Deb, Pat (Judy), Brian, Barb Kodet (Tim), Steven (Colleen) and Peter (Shannon). He is also survived by sisters Alice Saunders and Phyllis Pelo. He has 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at The Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th Street S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Monday, April 22, 2019, 5-8 pm, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th Street S. Cottage Grove and also one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at 1:30 on Tuesday. Kok Funeral Home 651-459-2483

Published on April 21, 2019