The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Robert J. Ratajczak
Robert J. Ratajczak, age 82 of Lorain, Ohio passed away August 27, 2021 from battling cancer. Bob retired after 43 years as an electrician for General Motors in Parma. He spent six years in the Army Reserves.
Bob is survived by his wife of 28 years, Deborah (nee Moorman) and his four children: Roberta Hembree, Renee Ratajczak, Rhonda Geib and Robert W. Ratajczak. In addition he is survived by eight grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren.
He enjoyed windsurfing, kayaking and cycling. He was a member of Toby’s Professional Clowns in Lake Placid, FL and Clowns of America International. Bob and his wife spent the winter months in their condo in Lake Placid. Funeral service to be held Tuesday, August 31 at 11 am at Jenkins Funeral Chapel, 2914 Dover Center Road, Westlake, (Services to be live streamed go to jenkinsfuneralchapel.com) where family and friends will be received from 4-8 pm on Monday. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Westlake.
Please make any donations to the Mercy Health Cancer Center, 41201 Schadden Rd, Elyria, OH 44035, where Bob was getting the best treatment or to another cancer center of your choice. ~Jenkins Funeral Chapel~ 2914 Dover Center Road, Westlake