Albert Keith Raeke "Al", 55, of Ellabell, GA, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home.

Al was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Bruce Vernon Raeke, Sr. and Shirley Mae Rooney Raeke.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Marie Bass Raeke.  He enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins, camping, listening to music, eating Blue Crabs, drinking beer, fishing, but most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.  He was previously employed with Savannah Square Retirement Community.

Survivors include his son, Adam (Samantha) Raeke, daughter, Amanda Suttenfield, and son, Ronald Neslein; grandchildren, Kinzley, Karley, and Kiley Raeke, Ethan Neslein, Abby Valensuela, Jersey and Mathew Short, Rose and Steven Suttenfield, Jr.; siblings, Diane A. Gaylord, Bruce Raeke, Jr. and Mary Meadows, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the funeral home.  The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Effingham Memorial Gardens.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA (912) 748-2444