Raeker, Wanda Dietz of St. Charles, MO, died on Friday, June 19, 2015, at the age of 87. Loving wife of the late Robert A. Raeker; beloved daughter of the late Paul and Rhua Dietz; devoted mother of Linda (Terry) Sewell, Gary (Christeen) Raeker, Melanie Wade, Jennifer (Jerry) Raeker-Bickel, and Lisa Raeker; cherished grandmother of August (Shanna) Raeker, Kelly (Brian) Sturm, Emily Raeker, and Julia (Stephen) Barbagallo; treasured great-grandmother of Jacob Sturm, Abigail Raeker, Addison Sturm, Eleanor Raeker, Benjamin Raeker, Violet Barbagallo, and Olive Barbagallo; dear sister of Patricia Lux and the late Rhua Mae Settle.
Wanda loved all animals. She was a great cook and the best at baking chocolate cake. She loved preparing for Christmas dinner and making Christmas cookies. Most of all, Wanda enjoyed spending time with her family. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PALS Animal Shelter of Troy, MO.