1941
2012
Matt Racki, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at McLaren's Chapel with burial at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Matt grew up in Beaumont, Texas, graduating from St. Anthony's High School and Loyola University, New Orleans. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a print and photo journalist in Illinois and Idaho before moving to Iowa almost 20 years ago. He could be described as a pinball player "extraordinaire," in the days before computers, loved watching the Dallas Cowboys, and had a great sense of humor with a quick wit.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joan; two sons, Byron (Tabitha) Racki of Alpharetta, Georgia and David (Lindsay) Racki of Waukee, Iowa; sisters, Mary Agnes Racki of Beaumont, Texas and Paula Michelle Vogel of Cincinnati, Ohio; three grandchildren; and three nieces and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Mary Agnes (Leitch) Racki.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Urbandale Food Pantry in memory of Matt where he volunteered before his health declined.
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January 24, 2013
Melaine Timko
Joan,
We were together at the beginning of your life with Matt. What a wonderful life and family you shared. You have been such a supportive wife through the years. May memories of the good times sustain you. Love to you.
January 9, 2013
Joy Stotz
Joan, I am so sorry to hear about Matt. Know that my thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. Love to you & your family
January 7, 2013
Valarie Avalone
Joan:
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 7, 2013
Cal Audrain
Joan -
My thoughts are with you during this time. I pray you will find comfort with friends and loved ones.
Cal
January 5, 2013
Faye Baker
January 5, 2013
Dearest Joan, Byron and David and families;
I was so sorry to hear of the news of Matt passing. I just read my e-mail tonight. We surely go back a long way from when I first met you and Matt at Lincoln College; Kelly babysitting the boys and a lot of good time together. You are in my prayers and warm thoughts as you go gently through this difficult time. Love, Faye
January 3, 2013
Ken Higa
Joan,
Thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
January 2, 2013
John White
Joan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
January 2, 2013
Joni DeVries
Joan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May cherished memories help you through this difficult time.
January 2, 2013
M Pierson
Ms. Racki - Thinking of you during this time. Michelle
January 2, 2013
Terry Calhoun
Sheila and I sadly offer our condolences, Joan, even knowing they matter little in the face of your tragic loss.
January 2, 2013
Catherine Short
Dear Joan,
May you find comfort in these entries during this time of sorrow. Many thoughts & prayers are wrapped around you & your family like a warm hug.
January 2, 2013
Birgit Swanson
Dear Joan, You and your family will be in my thoughts during this very difficult time.
January 2, 2013
Dawit Teklu
Joan
Please accept my heartfelt condelences. You are in my prayers.
January 2, 2013
Tanya Dabney
Joan, My prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
January 2, 2013
Michael Purcell
Dear Joan, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you on this very sad day.
January 1, 2013
Kathy Benton
Dear Joan, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers with this very sad news.
January 1, 2013
Betty Cobb
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Joan and am sending you warm thoughts and a warm hug during this difficult time.
January 1, 2013
Mary Underwood
Dearest Joan...I am wishing you and your dear family comfort, peace and patience as you all grieve the loss of your blessed husband, Matt. Bless you all, you are all in my heart...Love, Mary Underwood
January 1, 2013
Jill Morelli
Joan, love and warmth to you and your family at this difficult time.
December 31, 2012
Nancy Carter
Joan,
My thoughts are with you and your family. I was so sorry to hear the news.
December 30, 2012
Kathryn Mahaffey
Dear Joan,
I was so sad to hear about Matt's passing. You have our deepest sympathies and are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Kathy and Roger
December 29, 2012
Robert Barak
Joan and family--please accept our sincere condolences on Matt's passing. We know how great this loss must be to you. God bless.
December 28, 2012
Meika Merrill
Joan & Lindsay-
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 28, 2012
Joan, your life has surely been greatly enriched by having shared it with Matt for so many years, and he'll surely remain close by your side forever. With best wishes, Paul Dekker
December 28, 2012
Joan and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on Matt's passing. I know from recent experience of losing Lynnette how you must be feeling right now. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you will be comforted by family and friends and of the many wonderful memories you all shared. I know that this has helped me through many difficult moments recently.
Sincerely,
Dave Stewart and Family
December 28, 2012
Pat Gagne
I am sorry for your loss Joan and Lindsey. May Matt be with our Lord at this time and forever.
- your workout friend
December 28, 2012
Gary and Vicki Knisely
Joan, Byron, David, and family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you
on the passing of Matt. We had the privilege of meeting Matt when Matt and Joan hosted Joel and Susannah Hamme , Joan's mother and us to dinner at National Harbor in July 2011.
God give you peace.
Gary and Vicki
December 28, 2012
George and Susan Hollins
Joan and Family,
Please accept our prayers and sympathies. Matt was indeed a special person.
December 27, 2012
Sherry Mullins
Joan and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 27, 2012
Joan,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stephanie Fawkes-Lee & Marty Ryan (Des Moines, IA)
December 27, 2012
Dear Joan,
I am saddened by the news of Matt's passing. May the caring of friends and family comfort you and those closest to him. Grace and peace, Paul Lingenfelter
December 27, 2012
"Joan: I am so sorry to hear about Matt he was a very nice man you are in my prayers we loved him too.
God Bless You
Susie and Dr.Chandran and Staff
Assoiciates In Kidney Care
December 27, 2012
Carmela Lovelace
Joan, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 27, 2012
Barry Fick
Joan:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband. In this time of great sadness, always remember the good times that you and Matt experienced. May those memories continue to bring a smile to you in the days ahead.
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