Richard Roland Racine's Obituary
Richard Roland Racine
April 19, 1933 – January 31, 2024
Shortly before midnight on January 31, 2024, at the age of 90, Dick Racine slipped peacefully into the Presence of Jesus.
Born in San Diego County, he joined the U. S. Navy in 1951. Shortly thereafter, a chaplain led him to the Lord, and immediately Dick experienced a hunger for God’s Word and supernatural freeing from unwanted habits. He continued his naval service and served on the USS Iowa until his discharge in July of 1955.
On June 9, 1957, he married the love of his life Joann Kahn. They were blessed with four sons – Cary, Nathan, Jonathan and Matthew. Dick served as a Boy Scout leader for many years with three sons becoming Eagle Scouts.
Dick graduated from the San Francisco Police Academy in 1967 to protect and serve through the San Francisco Police Department. He was a highly decorated police officer, receiving a Silver Medal of Valor. He retired as a Lieutenant in 1995.
Dick and Joann ministered tirelessly to children until Joann’s passing on March 17, 2008.
On January 17, 2009 he married a second love Linda Dannewitz, gaining two more grown sons Dee and David. He joined Linda in children’s ministry through the Pacifica Kids Fair and later teen ministry in their home.
Dick served in church leadership throughout his adult life, and was a founding elder of New Life Christian Fellowship. His love for the Lord continues on through those he mentored throughout the years.
Dick was passionate about family. He leaves a legacy of love, genuinely caring for them, happily playing with the children, and generously serving them. His family was never a burden, they were always a joy and a light in his life. His was a life well lived.
Dick is survived by his wife Linda, their combined 6 sons, 5 daughters-in-law, 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Celebration of Life to be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., at New Life Christian Fellowship, 1125 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044.
Donations made be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship of Silicon Valley, 800 San Antonio Road, Suite 5, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
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