John James Rafter

John James Rafter, 80, Retired Captain CPD. Beloved husband of Fern (nee LeGere) for 59 years. Loving father of Martin (Roberta Werneske), Peggy (Richard) Thompson, James (Loretta), William (Diane), and Sheila (Matthew) Sledz. Grandfather of Jennifer, and the late Michael Rafter, Ryan, Scott, Sean and Megan Thompson, Daniel and Lauren Rafter, Bridget and Eileen Sledz. Brother of Bridget (James) McNamara. Brother-in-law of Frank LeGere. Many nieces and nephews. John was the son of the late James and Mary ( nee Sheridan) Rafter from counties Mayo and Sligo, Ireland. John and Fern raised their children in Edison Park, Chicago, where they lived for 32 years. During his years as a police officer, he attained the rank of Captain and position of Asst. Deputy Superintendent in charge of Internal Affairs. After he retired, they moved to Spring Hill Florida where he enjoyed playing golf and traveling. Visitation Friday 4 to 9pm at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Prayers Saturday 10:30 am from funeral home chapel, Mass 11 am at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W Park St, Arlington Hts, IL 60005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Autism Research Institute, 4182 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA. 92116, www.autism.com.