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Robert Raczek Obituary
Robert F. Raczek age 75 of Mosinee passed away Sunday July 28, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was under the care of his family and Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born March 4, 1938 in Mosinee, son of the late Stanley & Victoria (Medrek) Raczek.
He graduated from Mosinee High School and the University of Wisconsin Stout. Bob was in the National Guard for several years being called to army active duty from Feb. 1, 1962 to Aug. 10, 1962 during the Berlin Crisis.
His marriage to Patricia Schulist took place on Aug. 8, 1964 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Plainfield. She survives. Bob taught and started his coaching career at Plainfield Tri County High School in the 1960's. He then taught and coached multiple sports at Pacelli High School, being best known for his coaching of the Pacelli football program up until his death.
Bob was very active in the Wisconsin Special Olympics state games for over 40 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, he was an avid sports watcher and lived for coaching and mentoring his players at Pacelli High School.
Survivors include his wife Patricia, one daughter Mary Ellen Hurrish of Junction City, three sons Steve (Amy) of Stevens Point, Mark (Shelley) of Mosinee & Matthew (Lea) Raczek of Stevens Point. 10 Grandchildren: Ryan, Theresa, Rochelle, Jesse, Emily, Alexandra, Gabriella, Benjamin, Isabella & Anthony. One brother Jim (Sherry) Raczek of ME, three sisters Florence Pachniak of Sheboygan, Mary Obrien of IL & Marie (Bob) Wonsil of Mosinee. Preceded in death by one brother Richard, one son-in-law Greg Hurrish & one brother-in-law Ed Pachniak.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Saturday August 3, 2013 at St. Peter Catholic Church at 800 Fourth Ave. in Stevens Point. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Friday at the Pacelli Student Activity Center (Lower Gymnasium) and from 9:00 AM until the time of services at St. Peter Church on Saturday morning. The Knights of Columbus will join with a general rosary to be prayed at 7:00 PM Friday eve. at Pacelli. Burial will take place in the St. Francis Xavier cemetery in the Town of Knowlton. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers a memorial in his name will be established at a later date.
His wishes are for all in attendance to wear red & white attire in his honor as a tribute to his many years of coaching at Pacelli High School.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Raczek
Len Kaczmarzyk
August 3, 2019
Bob was a high School classmate and best man in our wedding. A great coach and family man. Miss him.
Fritz Menzel
August 3, 2013
Coach Bob is proof that nice guys CAN finish first. He will be missed and forever remembered by many.
Jane Cotter
August 2, 2013
To Steve and Family,
So sorry for the your loss of your Dad! He had a gentle soul and had a smile that went a long way! May you find comfort knowing he is at peace and watching you from above. He will live on in all the lives he has touched! Pacelli has lost a great Coach but his legacy will live on!
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Jane (Quimby) Cotter 85"
August 1, 2013
RIP Coach. You are and will always be Pacelli.
July 31, 2013
A great person.
A great coach.
The builder of men.
"The Plover Plumber"
Marvin and Norine Raczek
July 31, 2013
We will remember Bob in our prayers. Our sympathies to Pat and all of Bob's family. Bob's efforts to bring everyone together at the family reunions will always be remembered.
Brenda Mass
July 31, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of Coach, I remember him well from my St Pete's days. He was a great roll model and an outstanding person. May his spirit remain alive in all of us.
Ann Nuck-Stapleton
July 31, 2013
Many prayers and thoughts to the entire Raczek family - Coach Raczek was such an amazing coach and great man both on and off the field. He touched so many lives. 3 cheers for his service, commitment and dedication to his coaching, teaching, community connection and mainly his wonderful family! Peace - love and many blessings to Pat and "fam". There is a very special place in heaven for Coach R! Ann Nuck-Stapleton '84
July 31, 2013
Our dear Pat and family The Lord has asked him to come home and we all thank Bob for all the great wonderful years we knew a beautiful man and friend to all. Our love and blessings CC and Bill Nuck
Paul & Patricia Pachniak
July 31, 2013
Dearest family,
No words cannot express our feelings towards the loss of such a great person, Uncle, father, grand father, Coach, friend, brother etc. We are honoured to know him, and his memory, and were blessed & honoured to be able to see & visit with him before he passed to his eternal place of rest. May God grant you all peace, healing, comfort during this difficult time.
With love, respect and admiration,
Pat & Paul P. (see you all soon)
Sue (Jablonski) Hackbarth
July 31, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary Ellen and your family. Your dad was a legend.
Jim Sachs
July 31, 2013
Job well done Coach. You had a positive effect on all that you coached, whether they understood it at the time or not.
Jim & Renee Koback & Family
July 31, 2013
Thoughts & Prayers being sent to the Raczek family!
BILL JOHNSTON
July 30, 2013
BOB WAS MY COACH AND TEACHER WHEN I WAS AFRESHMAN AND SOPHMORE ATPLAINFIELD BEFORE HE MOVED TO PACELLI. I HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED AND RESPECTED COACH BOB. MAY GOD BLESS BOB AND HIS FAMILY.
July 30, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pat and all your family. We have many fond memories of Pacelli and Mike and I are so thankful for the goodness Bob instilled in our children and grandchildren. They all had great affection for Coach Raczek. He remains in our hearts. May he rest in peace. Ella and Mike Mannebach
Annette Siemers
July 30, 2013
Dearest Pat and family,
I was saddened to hear of Bob's death. You have my deepest sympathies.
May God hold you all in HIS hands as you grieve the loss of a really great man.
Ms. Louise Vivker Family
July 30, 2013
Sincere sympathy to the Family of a wonderful man and coach...he made Pacelli proud.He leaves a vast number of some great memories.
Nicole Pliska
July 30, 2013
Pat and Family May you cherish the memories that BOB has left behind. I love you and your family near and dear to my heart. My sympathies.
Mary Jo Reed
July 30, 2013
I wish peace to Coach Raczak and his family. I am sure I am not alone to be able to state Bob coached multi-generations within a family. Both my sons and their dad. He was also very supportive to those of us who were students as well as cheerleaders, more years ago than I care to recall. I am sorry for your loss.
July 30, 2013
My wife and I first met Coach Bob in 1983. Both of our sons played for Pacelli, so we had a lot of great memories. In the 30 yrs. we followed Pacelli we never heard anyone say anything bad about him. That in itself is a great tribute. Thanks for the memories Coach. Marlene & Ray Mansavage
Len & Marie Kaczmarzyk
July 30, 2013
Dear Pat and Raczek family,
We were saddened to hear of Bob's death. He was "best man" at our wedding and has always had a special place in our hearts. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to all who loved him. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Matt Raykowski
July 30, 2013
Shelley And Mark, Pat, Mary Ellen and the entire Raczek Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. Bob's legacy will live on in the hearts of many for years to come.
Bob lived and laughed, he loved and left, and the World will Never be the same. God's peace to you all.
Sharon Laporte family
July 30, 2013
Pat, family and friends, my prayers to each of you for comfort in knowing there is no more pain for Bob. My God bless each of you with comfort as we share many good times. My love.
Myron & Kathy Studinski
July 30, 2013
Coach Bob was loved by so many people. He had a very positive influence on our sons' Brock and Matthew. We are grateful both he and "Cook" were a part of our boys' lives at Pacelli. He will be greatly missed.
PHYLLIS SHIREK
July 30, 2013
DEAR PAT AND ALL THE FAMILY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. HE WAS SUCH AN INSPIRING MAN BUT MOST OF ALL A FAMILY MAN. YOU HAVE NUMEROUS MEMORIES I AM SURE TO KEEP HIM ALWAYS CLOSE IN YOUR HEART. WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.
July 30, 2013
Ed Wambold, Rhinelander, WI
Bob & Brenda Buchberger
July 29, 2013
Aunt Pat, Mary Ellen, Steve, Mark, Matthew and families,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Uncle Bob had such a positive presence in so many people's lives, he will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Bob & Brenda (Schulist) Buchberger
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