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Greg Dobratz Obituary
Wautoma - Greg C. Dobratz, age 67, of Wautoma, died suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday, December 19, 2020.
He was born January 17, 1953 in Milwaukee, the son of Kenneth and Audrey (Brunner) Dobratz. He married Christine "Chris" Mudlitz on December 2, 1978 in Sussex, WI.
Greg was a 1971 graduate of Milwaukee Lutheran High School. He attended the Milwaukee Police Academy and later became a patrol officer Milwaukee Police Department. Greg retired in 2003 as a Tactical Enforcement Officer for Milwaukee Police Department. He and his wife resided in Milwaukee for many years before moving to rural Wautoma in 2004. An avid outdoorsman, Greg loved hunting, fishing, and trapping. He wrote the Sportsmen's Corner for The Badge Newsletter for members of the Milwaukee Police Dept. He will be remembered by his loving family as a wonderful cook and baker. He enjoyed canning and making maple syrup. Greg taught Hunter Safety in Milwaukee and later in Wautoma. He also enjoyed his yearly fishing trips to Canada and Hayward, WI. He was a member of the Richford Game Club. Greg loved to babysit for his four adoring grandchildren and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Chris Dobratz, Wautoma; one son, Brian (Jamie) Dobratz, Oconomowoc; one daughter, Dr. Katie Jo (Chris) Merideth, Oconomowoc; four special grandchildren, Abigail and Isabelle Dobratz, Sophia and Nash Merideth; one sister, Gail (William) Young, Muskego; two brothers, Jeff (Sue) Dobratz, Elkhorn, Scot Dobratz, Milwaukee. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A public visitation will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from until 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Leikness Funeral Home in Wautoma. Private family funeral services will follow. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Greg's memory for the Wounded Warrior fund. The family is planning a Celebration of Life in Oconomowoc during the summer of 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, face masks will be required and social distancing practices observed at the visitation. www.leiknessfuneralhome.com
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Brian Reilly
December 24, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to Chris, Brian, and Katie. I worked with Greg at MPD and spent a lot of time hunting and fishing with him. We shared many a fine meal together and those times will be cherished and not forgotten. He is greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Greg and family.
Ronald Alan KOEPKE
December 23, 2020
I was shocked to hear of Greg's passing. He will surely be missed. I always enjoyed my time with him. I knew Greg from MPD where we both worked. My prayers go out to his family, may he R.I.P.
Jeanne Harder
December 22, 2020
My MLHS friend and next door locker buddy, we shared many fun conversations. Always a gentleman with a smile on his face. Many years later Greg and Chris lived down the street from my sister and we reunited with fun stories from years ago. I am so happy he was able to retire and enjoy all the things he loved and to see his children marry and have grandchildren. Heaven now has a security officer. Till we meet again.
Thomas W. McKale
December 22, 2020
I am retired MPD, Greg and I had many contacts while on the Department, always seem to end up talking about hunting or fishing. I always enjoyed sharing these hunting and fishing stories as we had the same interests as long as it was hunting or fishing. My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers. I will not be able to attend Greg's funeral services as we will be at our home in Eagle River at the time of the service.
Thomas W. McKale
Karen Fritz-Totsky
December 21, 2020
Greg was always a warm and gentle person. I grew up with him through grade and HS. Our fathers past away within weeks of each. This saddens me very much and my prayers are with you.
Karen(Fritz) Totsky
December 21, 2020
My deepest sympathy I grew up with Greg we attending grade and HS together. I am very sorry for your loss
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