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Henry Rakoff, 100, of Peoria, Illinois, died May 2, 2025.
Credit: Courtesy of the Rakoff family
Henry Rakoff
“Henry was a life-long learner, always interested in new things. He inspired his family to pursue higher education and to have a strong work ethic. He loved to travel with his wife, Nancy, and together they hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon seven times.”—Nancy Rakoff, wife
Most recent title: Research chemist, US Department of Agriculture Laboratory
Education: BS, chemistry, City College of New York, 1944; MS, chemistry, 1948, and PhD, chemistry, 1950, Purdue University; MLS, Bradley University
Survivors: Spouse, Nancy Rakoff; children, Alan Rakoff, Steven Rakoff, and Tracy Madril; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
This remembrance has been edited for length, clarity, and style. To recognize your late loved one or colleague, submit obituary information at cenm.ag/obits.
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