Robert Ratz Obituary

Age - 90

September 12, 2023

Mesa, AZ

Robert (Bob) Ratz, aged 90, formerly of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his residence in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on August 7, 1933, to the late Henry and Minnie (Piesler) Ratz. On June 11, 1955, he married Rita Kozlowski in Pulaski, and they were together for 46 years. Robert completed his education at Badger Business College in Green Bay, earning a degree in business after graduating from Oconto Falls High School in 1951. He dedicated his career to the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, where he worked as a service manager until his retirement in 1995. Throughout his life, Robert found joy in various activities. He cherished summers spent at the cottage in Lakewood, Wisconsin, and winters in Mesa, Arizona. He delighted in taking friends on fishing trips to Lake Michigan and enjoyed pastimes like playing cards, dominoes, cribbage, camping, dining out, and bowling with his teammates, JoAnne, and Norb Kozlowski. Bob was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed recalling Packer moments. Tending to his orange, grapefruit, and lemon trees in Mesa and sharing his harvest with friends and family brought him great joy. Together with his wife Rita, Robert treasured visits from family and friends during their time in Arizona. He took pride in his volunteer work, which included driving people to medical appointments, providing shuttle service for family and friends from the airport, monitoring handicap zones, and participating in clean-up efforts for the Boys and Girls Club of America, as well as clearing trash from the desert near the border in Nogales, Arizona. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Randy and Phyllis Ratz, Green Bay, Renee and Craig Varland, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and Ronald Ratz, Florida; four grandchildren: David (Dawn) Ratz and Patrick Ratz of Green Bay, Tori (Anthony) Hohenstein of Madison, and Camron Varland of Oak Creek, Wisconsin; great-grandchildren: Dawson, Devyn, and Demi Ratz; and brothers-in-law Chester Kozlowski, Seymour and Ray Kozlowski, Pulaski. Preceding him in death were his parents; his beloved wife Rita; two sisters: Elizabeth Sommerfeld and Elsie Krueger; one brother: Alfred; a grandson: Jason Ratz, and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Herbert Sommerfeld, Carol Ratz, Alvin and Eleanor Kozlowski, Lorraine Kozlowski, Norbert and JoAnn Kozlowski, Helen Kozlowski, and Mary Ann and Dale Keuken. A funeral service will be held Friday September 15, 2023, at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2771 Oakwood Drive, Green Bay with Father Dan Everts officiating. Visitation will occur from 10:00 am until the time of service. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www. lyndahl. com The family extends their gratitude to his many supportive companions, Pam and Brad Enderby, Connie and Jerry Brady, Irma Sierra, Jessie and Antonio Alcazar Sr. , and their children Daniela, Antonio Jr. , and Christina, who were there for him when he needed them most. The Lyndahl Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Green Bay is assisting the family with arrangements.

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