Robert "Bob" Ragatz's obituary , Passed away on May 30, 2025 in Frankfort, South Dakota

Robert "Bob" Ragatz

August 17, 1957 - May 30, 2025 (67 years old)

Frankfort, South Dakota

Robert "Bob" Ragatz's obituary , Passed away on May 30, 2025 in Frankfort, South Dakota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thelen-Hyke Funeral Home

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Robert "Bob" Ragatz

August 17, 1957 - May 30, 2025 (67 years old)

Frankfort, South Dakota

Robert Ragatz Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 30, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Robert Ragatz of Frankfort, South Dakota. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Ragatz to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wayne Ragatz and Carol Ragatz (Duerkop); his parents-in-law, Dale and Arlene Zubke; and his siblings-in-law, Dennis Zubke, Myra Zubke and Lois Zubke.

He is survived by: his wife Lois Ragatz of Frankfort, SD; his child Ryan Ragatz (Jackie); his grandchildren, Cooper, Emmie and Braylee of Frankfort, SD; his daughter Jennifer Merron (Mike); his grandchildren, Teagan, Jackson, Nora and Raya of Sioux Falls, SD; his son Eric Ragatz (Shayna); his granddaughter Charlotte of Watertown, SD.; and his siblings, Brenda Mason (Zane) and Jim Ragatz (Rose). He is also survived by many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thelen-Hyke Funeral Home



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May 31, 2025

Charlotte Kvale wrote a sympathy message

“Lois and family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. It was so good to see Bob at LATC last fall. Sometimes life is unfair and too short. May his memory give you comfort in the days ahead and may you be comforted by the love of our God.”


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June 03

Visitation

Hyke Funeral Home
101 E 7th Ave, Redfield, SD 57469

Wed

June 04

Funeral service

Redfield - Redfield Methodist Church
1326 W 1st St, Redfield, SD 57469

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