Ernest Albert Raschke Jr, 90, of Houston, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
Ernest was born on Thursday, February 10, 1921, in Thorndale, Texas, the son of late Clara Ida Shultz and Ernest Albert Raschke Sr. He was one of three siblings. In 1966, he married Marjorie Grassmuck, who preceded him in death on Monday, October 18, 1999.
Ernest served as a Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 through 1944. He retired from Cameron Iron Works in 1965.
Ernest is survived by his loving daughters, Margaret Hammond and husband Bob, Mary Raschke and his beloved grandchildren, Cody Jezierski and Colton Jezierski.
The family will receive friends at a visitation on Friday, the 11th of November from five until eight o'clock in the evening at Waltrip Funeral Directors, where a service will be conducted by The Reverend Russell A. Etzel (Pastor Red) in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, the 12th of November at ten o'clock in the morning.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, 4115 Blalock Houston, Texas, 77080, (713) 462-4040.
Waltrip Funeral Directors
Burial: Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery Humble, Harris County, Texas, USA
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I just heard of Buddy's passing on Monday, 09/10/12. I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Buddy & Marge through ABWA. He was a fine fella. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Becky Godleski Skillern ~ |Contact Me Sunday, November 13, 2011 Sorry for your lose. Buddy would stop by on his way to Luby's or to your house for supper and talk. Good fishing stories. Really a nice man. We will miss him. ~ Brian Gaeke, Houston, Texas Friday, November 11, 2011 My deepest sympathy to the family of "Buddy". I had the privilege of knowing him as an employee of the company we both worked for and also as a friend. We had good times together and he will be missed. JW Hickman, Sam Rayburn, Texas