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“SORRY TO READ OF BOB'S PASSING. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL. MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR DURING THIS SAD TIME. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT TO...Read More »
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1 of 14 | Posted by: KAREN RADLOFF - MERRILL, WI
“Our condolences to your family. I worked with Bob at the Weston Power Plant for 30 some years and we retired within a month of each other. Bob was...Read More »
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2 of 14 | Posted by: Daniel Snyder - Weston, WI
“I car pooled and worked with Bob for many years. We had a few very interesting rides into work. One time I remember, I was driving into work in an...Read More »
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3 of 14 | Posted by: John Kraegenbrink - Silver Bay, MN
“We were very sad to hear about P.J. You both were an important part of our lives and such good friends. Lots of funny memories and talks. Karen if...Read More »
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4 of 14 | Posted by: Bill &Marie Hamann - Cabot, AR
“WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER 12-8'S AND JUST TALKING. GOOD MAN.. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. BUD RENNIE
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5 of 14 | Posted by: BUD RENNIE - WAUSAU, WI
“The Rajek family is in my prayers. Roland Hemmann
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6 of 14 | Posted by: Roland Hemmann - Janesville, WI
“We send our sincere condolences to all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of mourning. As a fellow employee at the Weston Power...Read More »
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7 of 14 | Posted by: Dennis Maki - Lakeland, FL
“Scott, Becky, and Family; Our sincere condolences Lylas and Kate Oestreich
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8 of 14 | Posted by: Kate oestreich - Merrill, WI
“I am sorry for your loss, I knew Bob for a short time while working at Weston Power Plant--------He was a great person and I was glad to have known...Read More »
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9 of 14 | Posted by: Barb Radtke - Boise, ID
“You will be greatly missed Bob. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with you during the campaigns. May you rest in peace. I wish your family all...Read More »
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10 of 14 | Posted by: Patrick Testin - Stevens Point, WI
“Karen & Family: Mike and I are sorry to see that Robert has passed away. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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11 of 14 | Posted by: Mike & Jan Nissen - Merrill, WI
“I had the privilage of working with Bob for many years at the Weston Power Plant, and always enjoyed and appreciated getting his perspective on...Read More »
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12 of 14 | Posted by: Joe Ostrander - Wausau, WI
“Our thoughts are with Bob's family during this time. With sincere sympathy from friends and co-workers at the Weston Power Plant.
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13 of 14 | Posted by: Weston Power Plant - Rothschild, WI
“Thoughts, prayers, strength, and condolences to all family and friends of Robert...
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14 of 14 | Posted by: Katherine (Walli) Dufresne - MI
Robert Henry Rajek, 63, Merrill, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at Hospice House in Wausau, surrounded by his family. He was born in Merrill on November 15, 1948 to Robert Leo and Genevieve (Ravey) Rajek. On January 13, 1969, Bob was united with Karen Baguhn in marriage. She survives. Bob was a 1966 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He then attended North Central Technical Institute and graduated with an Associates Degree in Marketing. Bob worked at R.O.W. Cash & Carry until 1981. He then worked for Wisconsin Public Service as an Operator and then Supervisor at the Weston Power Plant until his retirement in 2010. Bob also, together with his son, Scott, owned and operated Rajek Forest Products. His Christian Faith was very important to him throughout his life. Bob was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Merrill where he served as Trustee, Elder, and Chairman of the congregation. He was a former president of the Merrill Ice Draggers and was chairman of the Lincoln County Republican Party. Bob liked the outdoors and enjoyed pheasant hunting in South Dakota. In his retirement, Bob also enjoyed working on a vacation home in Land O Lakes for his family. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. They were very important to him. Bob was well known for his sense of humor, even during his time of illness. Bob is survived by his wife, Karen, of Merrill; parents, Robert & Genevieve Rajek, Merrill; two sons: Scott (Becky) Rajek, Merrill, and Cory (Jenny) Rajek, Janesville; one daughter: Angie (Joe) Harkner, Omro; one brother: Gary (Karen) Rajek, Merrill; two sisters: Kathleen (Tom) VanDerGeest, Merrill, and Mary Rajek, Merrill; and seven grandchildren: Coty, Cole, and Cade Rajek, Cassie and Joseph Harkner, and Emiley and Alexis Rajek, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandchild, Alex, his grandparents, one brother, Wayne, and a nephew, Steve. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, February 20, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Church, Merrill. The Rev. Kevin Hoogland will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Waid Funeral Home and again from 9:30 – 10:30 before the service at the church Monday. A prayer service will be held 7:30 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Faith Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Scott. Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.
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