Albert Racke

RACKE

Albert John Racke, 83, of Highland Heights, Kentucky, formerly of Cold Spring, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012, at Highland Springs, Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He served in the Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948 and was a retired dock foreman and satellite TV installer. Albert was the beloved husband of Ruth (nee Riesz) and the devoted father of Donna (John) Wegener and Linda (Doug) Clemons and grandfather of Kristina Wegener, Michael Wegener, Lori Clemons, and Suzie Clemons. His son Kenneth Racke preceded him in death. Albert was one of thirteen children of the late Mathias and Catherine (Stumpf) Racke. He is survived by his sisters Helen Baxter, Dollie Robinson, and Mae Rodgers and his brothers Matz Racke, Andrew Racke, and Charlie Racke. His sister Viola Manning, Edna Scharber, Barb Schneider, Ginny Keene, and Pearl Cruze and brother George Racke preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 5336 Old Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill Kentucky; with services beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, Kentucky 41042.