Gordon "Gordy" Ratzman Jr.

Gordon “Gordy” Ratzman Jr., age 83, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at his home in Larsen. On February 22, 1931, Gordy was born to the late Gordon and Margaret (Boelter) Ratzman. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1950 aboard the U.S.S. Wyandot (AKA-92). Upon his honorable discharge, he moved to Menasha and began his employment at Menasha Electric and Water (Utilities) for 37 years. He started as a lineman and the last 4 years of his employment he was a superintendent in the electrical distribution department.
On August 10, 1960, Gordy married the love of his life, Josephine “Jo”. They spent all of their time together, whether it was working in the yard, taking drives, or watching old black and white movies. It didn't matter what they were doing as long as they were together.
Gordy loved the outdoors, enjoying hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed sports, especially NASCAR and the Packers. He was almost always seen in a Green Bay Packers shirt or sweatshirt.
Gordy will be missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Jo; his children: Deborah (Tom) Borchart, Diana Gengozian, Charles B. Hendricks Jr., Dan E. Ratzman, and Vicki (Curt) Sprenger; grandchildren: Katie (Will), Stacey (Ryan), Andy Borchart; Feather (Corey) Buffkin, Nick Gengozian, Gina Hendricks, Amie (Ryan) Rebman, Caleb Ratzman, Tyler, Ryan, and Colten Sprenger; great-grandchildren: Bailey, Makyla, Kallen, Keller, and Kayden; a brothers-in-law: Stanley Kaczmarek and Bill Ciske; sisters-in-law: Dorie (Dick) Penkala, and Terry Fields.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Barbara Ratzman, a sister, Alyce Ciske and a great-grandchild, Taylor Gray Gengozian.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30pm on Friday, November 21, 2014, at Wichmann Funeral Home-Laemmrich Chapel, 312 Milwaukee Street in Menasha. The Memorial Gathering will be held from 3:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at St. John Cemetery in the Town of Menasha in the Spring of 2015. Online condolences may be given at www.wichmannfargo.com

Gordy will be remembered as the kindest, most loving, and patient man who always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed by many!