Robert H. Rakauski

Robert H. Rakauski  "Bob" Found peace surrounded by his family on June 11, 2021 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Sutter) for 51 years. Dad of Jill Rakauski (Dieter Kreuzpaintner) and Amy (Greg) Mericle. Loving grandpa of Desiree and Wynne Kreuzpaintner and Grayson Mericle. Brother of the late Bruce (Jean) Rakauski and the late Jim (Johanna) Rakauski. Brother-in-law of the late Patricia (the late Chuck) Freundt, the late Fred (June) Sutter, the late Richard Sutter, Alice (the late Gene) McHale, the late Shirley (the late Robert) Ison, Ken (Sue) Sutter, the late Joanne (Dave) Emerson and John (Harriet) Sutter.  Preceded in death by his parents Phil and Mary Rakauski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Bob was raised and lived in Eau Claire, MI.  He graduated from Western Michigan University. Bob was a teacher and coach for many sports at Coloma Public Schools for 34 years.  After retirement in 2002, Bob and Betty moved to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan which he dearly loved, spending winters in Bradenton, FL. In 2018, he moved to Franklin, WI.  Bob loved vegetable gardening and loved to share the harvest with many friends and neighbors. Bob was known to be outgoing and made many lifelong friendships, always had a smile on his face and he was loved by all.   A memorial gathering will be scheduled later this summer in Southwestern Michigan. Memorials in Bob's name may be sent to Legacy Hospice Care, 850 Elm Grove Rd, Elm Grove, WI. 53122 or to Alger County Animal Shelter, 510 E Munising Ave. Munising, MI. 49862