Robert Rakow

Bob 'Rock' Rakow, 86, Weston passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at Renaissance Assisted Living-Weston under the care of St Croix Hospice after a short illness. He was born on June 12th, 1938 in Wausau, WI, the son of the late Herman & Corra (Trantow) Rakow. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1956 and from Carroll College in Waukesha in 1960. After a short term of service in the US Army, he went to work for the Marathon Division of American Can. He worked at Marathon for five years where he met his wife Jan who passed away in June 2023, just shy of their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on September 28, 1963 in Neenah. Bob and Jan lived in Neenah, Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA, and Weston, WI. They also enjoyed 23 winters in Destin FL where they established another set of deep, lasting friendships. They have two sons, Kevin in Chicago and Jim in Bloomington, MN. Bob was a devoted father and always put his family first. Despite working many long hours as Facilities Manager for Wausau Insurance, he was active in his children's school activities and was one of the founders of the DCE Everest flag football program. He served on the DC Everest school board and the Weston village board. He was also a devoted grandfather. Bob enjoyed sports, especially football which he played in high school and college. Later in life he enjoyed traveling, skiing, bowling, outdoor activities at their cabin just north of Wausau and doing things with the family. Bob is survived by his two sons Kevin and Jim, Jim's wife Holly, their two children Adam and Ally Rakow, sister June Urbanek in Kearney, NE and seven nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Brainard Funeral Home - Everest Chapel. A celebration of life for both Bob and Jan will be held in late spring/early summer. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to St. Croix Hospice and the staff at Renaissance Assisted Living-Weston for the care Bob received in his final days.

In lieu of flowers or memorials please donate to your favorite charity.