George Rak
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George Rak
George Rak entered this world on Jan. 20, 1928 and was called peacefully to his heavenly home 90 years later on Jan. 20, 2018.
George was born in Cleveland to the late Louis V. and Mary (nee Kato) Rak. He was a graduate of West Tech High School, class of 1946. George was drafted immediately after graduation and he was a proud Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. After service, George attended Fenn College of Engineering, now Cleveland State University. He started as an apprentice sheet metal worker at Local 65 in Cleveland and was initiated as a journeyman in 1955. He was a proud member of Local 65 and Local 33 for 67 years.
George is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Spieth) to whom he was married 62 years; loving son and daughter-in-law, George Louis Vincent Rak (Rebecca); cherished grandson, George Louis Vincent Rak Jr. He is also survived by a sister, Joan Metzler (Henry); sisters-in-law, Jami Rak and Anneta Rak; many nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends.
George was preceded in death by brothers, Louis, Joseph and John Rak; sisters, Mary Starkey, Margaret Lewton, Anna Stephanson and Matilda Borsi.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be given in George’s memory to the Medina United Methodist Church Deeds of Mercy Fund, 4747 Foote Road, Medina, OH 44256 or to the Lodi Family Center, P.O. Box 432, Lodi, OH 44254.
Bauer Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
George Rak entered this world on Jan. 20, 1928 and was called peacefully to his heavenly home 90 years later on Jan. 20, 2018.
George was born in Cleveland to the late Louis V. and Mary (nee Kato) Rak. He was a graduate of West Tech High School, class of 1946. George was drafted immediately after graduation and he was a proud Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. After service, George attended Fenn College of Engineering, now Cleveland State University. He started as an apprentice sheet metal worker at Local 65 in Cleveland and was initiated as a journeyman in 1955. He was a proud member of Local 65 and Local 33 for 67 years.
George is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Spieth) to whom he was married 62 years; loving son and daughter-in-law, George Louis Vincent Rak (Rebecca); cherished grandson, George Louis Vincent Rak Jr. He is also survived by a sister, Joan Metzler (Henry); sisters-in-law, Jami Rak and Anneta Rak; many nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends.
George was preceded in death by brothers, Louis, Joseph and John Rak; sisters, Mary Starkey, Margaret Lewton, Anna Stephanson and Matilda Borsi.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be given in George’s memory to the Medina United Methodist Church Deeds of Mercy Fund, 4747 Foote Road, Medina, OH 44256 or to the Lodi Family Center, P.O. Box 432, Lodi, OH 44254.
Bauer Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
