Racheal Joy Chandler of Anselmo, Nebraska went home with Jesus on Thursday April 7, 2022. She was born on February 16, 1957 to Chester and Laura (Cudaback) Gascho, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. She was one of eight siblings, raised and spent much of her childhood in Callaway, Nebraska. She married Thomas Sallee and from this union had one daughter Gwendolyn Suzanne Sallee Chandler (Books) on May 24, 1978. After his passing, Racheal then married Patrick Lewis Chandler on September 17, 1982. Anselmo, Nebraska is where they made their forever home. On January 5, 1985 they welcomed their son Benjamin Patrick Chandler. Racheal was always the ROCK of her family and brought JOY and laughter to every moment. Racheal was a very active member of her church and community, she enjoyed quilting, cooking, gardening, and crafting. Foo Fooing with her sisters in the middle of the night and making memories. But becoming a Nana was the joy of her life! Racheal and Pat ran and operated Chandler's Sandhill Honey since 2008 where she Buzzed around the state making friends wherever she went.
Surviving Racheal is her husband Patrick Chandler of 39 years; children: Gwen Chandler (Books), Joe Books (son-in-law) of Sutherland Nebraska, Ben Chandler, Melissa (Tetley) Chandler (daughter-in-law) of Lincoln; grandchildren: Norval "Riley" Books, Chandler Books of Sutherland, Emma Chandler of Bellevue, Noah Schwarz, Mason Schwarz, Maverick Chandler of Lincoln, Sister, Becky (Dan) Weller of North Platte, Deb Wescoat of Cario, Laurie (Dennis) Zimbelman of Boelus; brothers: John (Karen) Gascho of Lawton, OK, Earl (Barb) Gascho of Rocket, TX, Don (Lori) Gascho of Greencastle, PA, Dan (Karen) Gascho of Picayune, MS; sister, Marjorie (Mike) Bates of Anselmo, brother Mike (Carolyn) Chandler of Anselmo, sisters: Peg Chandler of Merna, Sue (Glenn) Kiser of Grand Junction, CO, Laura (Mike) Marquez of Larkspur, CO, 53 nieces/nephews and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Chess and Laura, Ralph and Dorothy, grandson Barrett, granddaughter Scarlett, and nephew Chance.
What a legacy, what a life. Please keep our mom Racheal alive in your hearts. We were each touched by her presence and we are better because of that. Thank you for being here and for making Racheal's life so meaningful. This is not goodbye, this is see you soon.
The funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 12, 2022 at 10:30 AM at the Broken Bow United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery at Anselmo. A visitation will be held on Monday 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with the family greeting friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com
Memorials we wanted to go to the North Platte Opportunity Center P.O. Box 974 North Platte, Nebraska 69103-0974 in memory of Racheal Chandler.