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John Racy Jr.

1936 - 2019

John Racy Jr. obituary, 1936-2019, Lawrence, KS

John Racy Obituary

John W. Racy Jr. passed away on May 28th, 2019, at the age of 82. John was born on June 23rd, 1936, in West Mineral, Kansas, to John W. Racy Sr. & Mary May Brynds Racy.

John graduated from West Mineral High School in 1954. He received his bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Pittsburg State University and a master's degree in Education from the University of Kansas. John taught mathematics at Lawrence High School for numerous years, worked at Amaco Company until 1996, and spent his last years working at Matrix Company. John married his first wife Wilma Racy in 1966 and remained married until Wilma's death in 1997. In 1999, John married his second wife Larysa (Ostroverkha) Racy and had three children. John was preceded in death by his father and mother John and Mary Racy, his three brothers Donald Racy, Bill Racy, and Melvin Racy, and his first wife Wilma Racy. John is survived by his current wife Larysa Racy, his three children John I. Racy, Anthony Racy, and Sophia Racy, and many nieces and nephews. He was greatly and deeply loved and will be missed intensely by his family and by those who knew him. He will never be forgotten. Memorial services for John W. Racy will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Racy, Jr. Memorial Fund for his children and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jun. 1, 2019.
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I was sorry to hear of Mr. Racy's passing. Two of his brothers were math teachers for me at Central Junior High School back in the 1960s. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort all his loved ones who are mourning and give them His peace.

Helen Pendleton

June 12, 2019

Your light will always shine on in our hearts and memories.The passing of our father and husband is so hard to bear,but the hope of reuniting in heaven gets us through the night.Rest in peace our Angel John.The Racy Family.

Larysa Racy

June 5, 2019

Our dear friend John left this world to be with the Lord in His Kingdom.
He was one of the best people on this planet: humble, honest, decent , loving and caring.
What a loss for all of us!
He was a wonderful husband and an amazing father. He was raising his kids by his own example and Vanya, Tony and Sophia acquired all his best human qualities.
He was very hardworking! He always helped his darling wife Larysa at home and in the yard trying to do everything perfectly .
He left a great legacy!
He will remain in the hearts of everyone who knew him forever.
Rest In Peace, John!

Bob and Irina Swan

June 2, 2019

My deepest condolences to John's wife Larysa and his children. He was a loving, supportive, absolutely devoted to his family man. John will be forever missed by everyone who knew him.

Irina Eccles

June 2, 2019

John will be missed immensely by all who had the honor of knowing him.

Geoffrey Racy

June 2, 2019

We were so sad to learn of the passing of John. It was truly our privilege and blessing to know him. He had such a kind and gentle spirit, with so much wisdom and love for everyone that was fortunate enough to have known him.
He was not only such a loving and devoted husband and father, but also helped many others throughout his life. He set such an amazing example his entire life in so many ways as I learned through the many years we knew him. He was such a hard and dedicated worker his entire life. This incredible world we live in was lucky to have had been blessed with his presence.
I have no doubt that there is a Special Place in Heaven for him. May he rest in peace, and God grant us all comfort who were blessed to have known him, and especially his wife and children.

THE SCHAFF FAMILY

June 2, 2019

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