Robert Michael "Mike" Rakoske
Robert Michael "Mike" Rakoske
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Mike was well known for his long career in the fire service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and outdoors in general.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife Donna Denise (Sawyer) Rakoske of Ravenel, daughters Elizabeth Womble and Jennifer (Andre) LaFon, as well as five grandchildren Michael, Andre, Robert, Colton and Lynleigh and two siblings Paula Day and Otto Rakoske.
Funeral Services will be held at the Sauldam Baptist Church in Ravenel, SC, Saturday, January 17, 2026. Visitation will be from 11am until the 12pm funeral services. Burial to follow at the church cemetery.
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Alice Cooper
January 19, 2026
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alice Cooper
Michael D.
January 17, 2026
We were extremely saddened to hear the news of Mike's passing. He was a great neighbor and friend. The Whistle Stop Neighborhood will miss him.
Nancy Varner
January 16, 2026
We were camping with Donna and Mike when he became ill. We are heartbroken. Mike and Donna have been our close friends for over 20 years. We love you Mike... you will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.
Love, Nancy and Gregg Varner
Nancy Varner
January 16, 2026
We are still numb from Mike's passing. We were camping with Mike and Donna when he became ill. Over 20 years of close friendship, our hearts are broken. Lifting up Mike's precious wife Donna in our prayers daily.
In God's Unfailing Love,
Nancy and Gregg Varner
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Becky Warren Nunnally
January 15, 2026
So many memories and fun times thruout the years, keeping them in our hearts forever.
Sincerely,
Billy and Becky Nunnally
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