Roy E. Rathka Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2025 in Rochester, Michigan
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Roy E. Rathka Jr.

December 7, 1928 - August 6, 2025 (96 years old)

Rochester, Michigan

Roy E. Rathka Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2025 in Rochester, Michigan
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Roy E. Rathka Jr.

December 7, 1928 - August 6, 2025 (96 years old)

Rochester, Michigan

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Roy E. Rathka Jr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to Roy E. Rathka Jr. of Rochester, Michigan, departing on August 6, 2025 at the age of 96. Roy leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy E. Rathka Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Joyce Elliott, Barbara King and Robert Rathka. He is survived by: his wife Betty Lou Schulert; his children, JoAnn P. Walters (Gary) and Tim Rathka; his grandchildren, Stacey Peterson and Randy Peterson Jr.; his great grandchildren, Samantha Davis, Katie Davis, Ashley Davis and George Matthew Nyquist; and his siblings, Catherine E. Patterson and Raymond Rathka.

Memorial Contributions in Roy's Honor are appreciated to American Lung Association, https://www.lung.org.

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Janette Leighton wrote a sympathy message

“Joann, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. He and my dad (Bob Deneen) were good friends. I have fond memories of him. My dad always told me about their visits to his apartment in Clinton Township. My dad had preceded your father in death by only 3 months. Hope all is well with you and your family. Janette (Deneen) Leighton”

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