Submitted by
Loyd Bishop

RACHER – John Racher, the father of E. E. Racher, died at 8:45 p.m. on Dec. 31, 1907, at the national home D. V. S., Leavenworth, Kansas. He was born in Bachamany, Germany, in 1811. His funeral was held at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 8, 1908, at the national home, with military ceremonies. He is survived by four sons and one daughter. He made his home from time to time with his son in this city and had numerous acquaintances among the older settlers.