Robert Kerry Ratajczyk

Robert K. “Bob” Ratajczyk, 53 formerly of Holmen, WI. Died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Galesville, WI. He was born in Evanston, IL. On April 6, 1965. On April 29, 1989 he married Maureen Kelly and they later divorced.

He is survived by his two children Seth Ratajczyk (Tiffany Labato), Paige Wagas (Rolly Wagas), brothers Ken (Sue), Chuck (Pam), and sister Jamie Ratajczyk. He was also a member of the Carpenters Union #1143 in Lacrosse. He enjoyed working with his hands and helping others which lead to his career choice of a carpenter. He was a strong man but that strength wasn't enough when it came to overcoming the battle of addiction. The disease he battled with for most of his life took this strong willed, smart and courageous man too soon from this earth before he could get the chance to pick up the pieces and start anew. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life such as Sunday breakfast with his family, a hot cup of coffee and his plants that he loved so dearly.  Let his passing be a lesson to all that are struggling with addiction and the families of those going through this with them. We love and miss you dad but are at peace to know you are in a place with no more pain and suffering.

Memorial services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services Onalaska chapel. Monsignor Steven Kachel will officiate. Friends may call on the family Saturday from 12 noon until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Coulee Council on Addiction.