LeOwen L. Rackow, age 96 of Lena, IL passed away on Friday November 1, 2024 at the Lena Living Center. He was born on August 13, 1928 in Stephenson County IL to Lester and Edna (Kortman) Rackow. He married Joyce Reed on September 12, 1948 in Freeport, IL at Joyce's parents home.

He was a dairy farmer in rural McConnell, IL until 1959. He then worked as a custodian at the Orangeville Grade School until his retirement in 1990. In retirement he delivered parts for his son at Bocker Automotive.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL.

He is survived by his wife Joyce of 76 years, children; Marsha Delis of Covington, LA,  Dennis (Denise) Rackow of Freeport, IL and Susan (Mike) Shaffer of Leesburg, FL, six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, and a sister; Violet Witt.

Preceded in death by his parents, infant son, sons-in-law William Delis and Duane Kelher, brothers; Leo, Eldon and Melvin Rackow.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL.

A visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL.

Paster Jason Shaw will officiate the services.

Burial will take place at Richland Salem Lutheran Cemetery in McConnell, IL.

A memorial has been established in his memory.