John Anthony Racht (Jack), beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, unexpectedly entered his final rest on June 4, 2023, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, FL.  He was born in Dickson City, PA  on October 30, 1933, to John Jacob Racht and Mary Christine Adamitis Racht.  John was endearingly known as Jack, Dad, Grandpa, Gramps, and GG-Pa to his family and friends.

During his honorable life, Jack served over 30 years as a US Navy Seabee chief builder.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 665 and VFW Post 5937 in Dickson City ,PA.  He worked as a roofer with Phoenix Roofing and Sheet Metal Company and then with his brother  Edward, at E&R Roofing.  He was a member of Roofers and Waterproofer Local 64.  Jack enjoyed his road trips to New England, Alabama, and his last eleven years living in Sarasota, FL with Dorothy.

A quiet but formidable man he was known for his quick wit and sly smiles.

Jack was predeceased by his ex-wife Dorothy Fitt Racht, and he is survived by their five children, John (Sharon Drake) Racht, Linda (Mike) Chorba, Judith (Paul) Bailey, Nancy (Sosnowski) (John) Bogdanowicz, and Janet (Kevin Dec. 2005) Johnson, Jack leaves behind his 12 grandchildren and 6 great -grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his second wife, Joyce Bentham Keegan Racht, and is survived by her children, Robert Keegan, Joyce Keegan Nichols, and Kim Keegan Stadnitski.  He is survived by his brother, Edward Racht, and preceded in death by his sister Joan Kokindo McGraw, and brothers, Robert K. Racht, and Thomas F. Racht.

Jack's care was provided by Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park Sarasota FL and John F. Glinsky Funeral Home, Inc.,Throop,PA

A Celebration of Life will be held for Jack September 1, 2023 at La Buona Vita 200 Reilly St., Dunmore,PA 18512.