John W. Racy, Jr.
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** A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2019 at First United Methodist Church – West Campus. **
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.
John was a wonderful man and he will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathy to his family. God Bless each of you.
John touched a lot of hearts. He was a wonderful man. His passion was for his wife and children. I will keep you all in my prayers
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 him, and especially his wife and children.
I was deeply saddened by the news of John’s passing. My heart felt condolences go to the family.
John was an amazing man in every way: he was an absolutely wonderful father to his three wonderful children and a very devoted and loving husband.
He was working so hard to make their life happy!
He spent all his free time with them teaching them the qualities any good person should have by his own example.
He was the most honest and generous man I have ever met!
I know how much he helped his nephews when they went to college!
Rest In Peace, John!
You’ll always remain in the hearts of those who were lucky to know you!
I send my sincere condolences to Larysa and her children over their loss of John. Such a good and gentle man, so kind and full of love for his devoted wife Larysa and their children. John’s legacy will continue through the many acts of kindness and contributions of Larysa, Vanya, Tony and Sophia in the coming years.
John was a wonderful husband and father . Everybody will missed him. My deepest and loving sympathy to his entire family.
John Racy was a loving husband, a devoted father, and just a decent, honest, selfless, very good man. He always tried to do his very best for his family, friends, and employers. Before he had his children, he helped to raise and educate quite a few of his nieces and nephews. He was and is loved, and will be missed by everyone who knew him and whose lives he touched.
Larysa, Vanya, Tony and Sophia:
I was so sad to hear about John’s passing. I greatly enjoyed meeting him and spending time with all your family during your trip to North Carolina in the summer of 2017. John was such a wise man, always full of energy and I loved hearing his life stories! I know your family will treasure every moment you have been fortunate to have him in your lives. Rest in Peace, John. You will always be in the minds and hearts of the people who were fortunate to have known you!
Fran and i are very sorry to hear of John’s passing. John touched so many of us during his live as a friend, teacher, co worker, and or a family member. Everyone who knew John will always remember the wisdom, giving heart and his love of life and of his family. John we will always hold dear to our hearts those cherished times we spent together during our youth and the fun times we experienced with you during our visits with you and family.
Fran and Bob Vigna
In my memory I can clearly see John beaming as he walked down the sidewalk on Sunday morning with all three kids, still very little, frisking in circles around him. A wonderful father I’m glad to have known.
There was never a more humble, caring man than John. Working with John was a true pleasure. I may have been his supervisor, but he was always Mr. Racy to me. He did not demand respect. You just knew he deserved the utmost respect. God bless John’s family and friends. My heart is heavy at this great loss.
John was a great man, father, husband, and friend. I have never met a man more devoted to his family. John was willing to do everything he could to ensure his family was healthy and happy. Heaven has gained an angel. I feel blessed to have known and worked with John over the years. My deepest condolences to family and friends. May you find peace in knowing that he’s still with you everyday watching over us all.
Your family will be in my prayers. John will definitely be missed by his work family.
I want yo express my condolences. I worked with John for many years and will be miss greatly
John was always kind to me. He was an intelligent, thorough individual who was respectful to all. You lived a full life, John. May you rest in peace. My condolences to your family.
The pain never goes away. You just learn to live with it. Your light will always shine on in our hearts and memories. The passing of our husband and father is so hard to bear but the hope of reuniting in heaven gets us through the night. Rest in peace our Angel John. ” You will be with me in Paradise” Luke 23:43. ” He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way” Psalm 25:9