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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Gerald "Jerry"
E. Raatz
Jun 22, 1939 — May 12, 2016
Obituary
Gerald E. Raatz, 76, Town of Lake Mills/Waterloo, died peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at his home.
He was born on June 22, 1939 in Lake Mills, the son of the late Erwin and Bernice (Schultz) Raatz.
He was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1957.
Jerry married Victoria M. Johanning on May 9, 1981.
He had been a local dairy and agricultural farmer.
He was a former member of AMPI and longtime board member of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau.
Jerry enjoyed socializing with people and helping his neighbors.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Vicki; one son, Dan (Heather Graves Smyers) of Waterloo; four grandchildren, Skylar, Rayne, Caleb, Sawyer; one brother, Duane (Beverly) Raatz of Watertown; his nieces and nephews, Marlene Olson, Gary Raatz, Linda Armendariz, Carol (Robert) Krajewski, Joe (Jean) Raatz; great nieces; great nephews; other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
If desired, memorials in Jerry's name would be appreciated to the family or to Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc. of Jefferson.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
He was born on June 22, 1939 in Lake Mills, the son of the late Erwin and Bernice (Schultz) Raatz.
He was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1957.
Jerry married Victoria M. Johanning on May 9, 1981.
He had been a local dairy and agricultural farmer.
He was a former member of AMPI and longtime board member of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau.
Jerry enjoyed socializing with people and helping his neighbors.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Vicki; one son, Dan (Heather Graves Smyers) of Waterloo; four grandchildren, Skylar, Rayne, Caleb, Sawyer; one brother, Duane (Beverly) Raatz of Watertown; his nieces and nephews, Marlene Olson, Gary Raatz, Linda Armendariz, Carol (Robert) Krajewski, Joe (Jean) Raatz; great nieces; great nephews; other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
If desired, memorials in Jerry's name would be appreciated to the family or to Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc. of Jefferson.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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