William C. Rataezyk's Obituary
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 In loving memory of our father, grandfather and friend. William C. Rataezyk of Tacoma, Washington died Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at the age of 82 years. He was born November 25, 1927 in Eatonville, Washington to Frank and Ida Rataezyk. After his father died in a logging accident his family moved to Tacoma where he attended Holy Rosary School. He entered into Service in 1946 and served two terms. He worked for General Mills Corporation until it closed in the mid 1960's at which time he went on to work for United Grain as a grain handler. He was a member of ILWU #23 for 30 plus years before retiring from his job at Temco. He was married to the love of his life for over thirty years before she passed away. He never remarried. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather as well as a devoted member and elder of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Tacoma, Washington. He provided a stellar example of what it meant to love unconditionally. He was someone his family could lean on for support and a listening ear without any fear of judgment. He was a man of great faith and even greater love. His strong presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him, especially by his family.
He was survived by his sister Veronica, his four children; his son Carson and his wife Mary, his daughters Vicky and Linda and his son Jerry and his wife Sandi. He was also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 from 1:00-9:00 pm and a Veteran's Burial, Friday, May 28, 2010 at 2:00 pm, at Mountain View Funeral Home at 4100 Steilacoom Boulevard SW Lakewood, WA 98499.
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