Beverly "Rosie"

I. Raatz

Beverly "Rosie" I. Raatz, 80, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lake Mills.

She was born on June 28, 1937 in Oconto Falls, WI, the daughter of the late George and Julia (Wojner) Lawrie.

Beverly graduated from Cambridge High School, class of 1955.

On January 14, 1956 she was united in marriage to Duane Raatz.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watertown, taught Sunday school, had been a 4-H leader for the Hubbleton Hustlers, and past president of Plattdeutscher in Watertown.

Beverly enjoyed going to the Watertown Senior Center to play games, especially Bingo, bowled for many years, and was a fan of NASCAR to watch Matt Kenseth.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Duane; five children, Marlene Olson, both of Watertown, Linda Armendariz of Sun Prairie, Gary (Julie) of Horicon, Joey (Jean) Raatz, Carol (Robert) Krajewski, both of Watertown; seven grandchildren, Kelly Magritz, Jessica Raatz, Tony Armendariz, Andrew Olson, Jonathan Raatz, Hunter Raatz, Brianna Raatz; one great grandson, Kammeron Magritz; one brother, Ralph (Phyllis) Lawrie of Folsom, CA; one sister-in-law, Vicki Raatz of Waterloo; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Also preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen (Everett) Thorburn.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills with memorial services to follow.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Watertown Humane Society.

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