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Gary H. "Goldenwheels" Raatz

1947 - 2019

Gary H. "Goldenwheels" Raatz obituary, 1947-2019, Mke, WI

BORN

1947

DIED

2019

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Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services

N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Gary Raatz Obituary

Raatz, Gary H. "Goldenwheels" Entered to eternal life Tuesday, February 19, 2019 71, beloved husband of Linda( nee Knepel). He is survived by daughter, Linda Susan (Justin Posik), and granddaughters, Gianna, Lana and Brianna. Brother-in-law of Susan (George Shiring), George (Sandy) Knepel David (Linda) Knepel. Further survived by other relatives and friends. A memorial will be held in the celebration of his life at his home in his garden paradise this summer.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 27, 2019.

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Linda Posik

March 5, 2019

Brianna with Grandpa

Linda Posik

March 4, 2019

Adoption day Nov.16 2018

Linda Posik

March 4, 2019

Linda Posik

March 4, 2019

Gary and his granddaughters

Linda Posik

March 4, 2019

CHARLES JANATIS

February 27, 2019

TO THE RAATZ FAMILY. WE HERE AT BJTV WOULD
LIKE TO EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES.GARY WAS A GOOD FRIEND. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED.
EVERY TIME I LOOK AT THE GARDEN HE WILL COME TO MIND AS MANY OF THE PLANTS WERE GIVEN BY HIM. MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH HIM.

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