Anna Marie Mertink Raschke

Anna Marie Mertink Raschke, 88 of Electra, Texas,
passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in Wichita
Falls, Texas.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 28,
2022 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harrold,
Texas with Rev. Steven Brummett officiating. Interment
was at Electra Cemetery in Electra, Texas under the
direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.
Anna was born Sunday, July 15, 1934 in Vernon, Texas.
She was the daughter of the late Gus Mertink and the late
Ida Buscha Mertink. She married Leon Erwin Raschke on
April 27, 1952 in Vernon, Texas. Leon passed away on
December 15, 2017. Anna was a member of Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Harrold, Texas where she taught Sunday School, sang in the
choir, and was active with the Immanuel Ladies Group. Anna farmed and ranched
with her husband. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She loved family reunions and enjoyed playing canasta.
Anna is survived by her sons, Gary Raschke of Chillicothe, Texas, Kenneth
Raschke of Electra, Texas, and Dennis Raschke and wife Demetra of Iowa Park,
Texas; daughter, Lisa Singleton and husband Casey of Chillicothe, Texas; brother,
Oscar Mertink of Midland, Texas; sister, Elinora Mitschke of Austin, Texas;
grandson, Jeffrey Raschke and wife Kelsey; granddaughters, Angela Baka and
husband Daniel, Melissa Singleton, Karla Singleton, and Rina Lagrone and husband
Tommy; five great-grandchildren, Dayton, Bethany, Olivia, Caleb, and Callie.
Anna is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Erwin Raschke, her parents, Gus
and Ida Mertink, and a son, Tony Raschke.
Visitation was Monday, December 26, 2022 at Sullivan Funeral Home, and also
on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 until service at Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Harrold, Texas.
Memorials can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harrold, Texas,
Hospice of Wichita Falls, or a favorite charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.
sullivanfuneralhomevernon.com