02/22/2026
PAUL RASCHER - OBITUARY
PAUL RASCHER, of Pacific, Missouri, passed away February 17, 2026 at the age of 86 years, 5 months and 25 days. Mr. Rascher was born August 23, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to Eugene and Eloise (nee Benner) Rascher. Mr. Rascher was united in marriage to Susan M. Hinderer on January 22, 1960. He was preceded in death by both his parents; his wife Susan; his only brother, David Rascher; and one son, Eric Rascher.
Mr. Rascher is survived by his children, Vicki and husband Jerry Martin, Steeleville, Missouri, and Gene and wife Monica Rascher; four grandchildren, Justin Martin, Savannah Martin, Ella Rascher, and Gabrielle Beckham; four great-grandchildren, Shaun Martin, Lane, Levi, and Bennett Beckham; other relatives and friends.
Paul spent most of his working life as a Journeyman Plumber and was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 562. He retired in 2001. He became a member of the Missouri Two-Cylinder Tractor Club and loved restoring and showing classic tractors. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, scuba diving and traveling all over the country with his wife in their RV. But most of all he loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time with his family and friends.
Visitation for Mr. Rascher is Monday, February 23, 2026 from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Bell Funeral Home, Pacific, Missouri. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Derrill Martin officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Labadie, Missouri.
