Robert T. Raeke, 88, died Monday, October 25, 2021 at Kingston at Dupont in Ft. Wayne, IN.  He was born on February 9, 1933 in Baltimore, MD to the late Robert T. & Mildred T. (Joekel) Raeke.  He married Bonnie Lue Furnish on November 1, 1952 at the United Methodist Parsonage in Spencerville, IN.  She preceded him in death on May 14, 2011.

Surviving are a son, Wayne E. (Jan) Raeke of Grabill, grandchildren, Daniel L. (Jackie) Raeke of Lafayette, IN, Wayne E. (Christie) Raeke II of Medina, OH, Robert G. (Stephanie) Raeke of Mt. Prospect, IL; great grandchildren, Brayden, Brody, Dylan, Dawson, Jayd, Cady, Lennon & Charlotte.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Segal and Catherine Lathe.

Bob worked at Wayne Co-op Milk Producers for 16 ½ years and as a machinist at Zollner Pistons for 27 ½ years.  He was a member of the Leo American Legion Post 409, New Haven VFW, Zollner retirees and the Navy Club in New Haven, IN He was a Korean Army Veteran.

Calling will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 2-6 pm at the Spencerville United Methodist Church (5681 Church St.).  Services will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 11 am with calling one hour prior.  Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery, Ft. Wayne, IN.

Memorials to Spencerville United Methodist Church P.O. Box 100 Spencerville, IN  46788