Ronald Roy Raethke

Ronald Roy Raethke, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born on March 23, 1951 in Pepin, Wisconsin, to the late Roy and Betty Raethke.

A proud Vietnam Veteran, Ronald served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military career, he continued his service to our country as he worked in Civil Service at Fort Campbell, Kentucky for 20 years, and served another 20 years at Robins Air Force Base until retiring. Ronald was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Tetsuko Raethke; children, Natasha Lindahl (Todd), Natalie Kazsuk (Josh), Toni Raethke, and Rahn Raethke; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Joanne Peterson, Ralph Raethke, Roger Raethke, and Joyce Stewart.

A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A memorial service celebrating Ronald’s life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home.

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