Roger E.
Rabska
(October 31,1936-April 2, 2024)
Roger Rabska of Oak Creek, WI passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Shirley Borgie (Nee Hunt). Loving father of Debbie (Bob) Tice, Kathi (Greg) Baril, Sandi (the late Jim) Rogosienski, stepfather of Debbie (Tom Brudnicki) Borgie, Bobbie (Steve) Marek, Tammy (the late Jerry) Johanneck. He was a proud grandfather to Liann (Nick) Liegler, Stephanie (Dean) Baril, Kayla (Matt) Anderson, Sean (Karolyn) Moss, Holly (Dylan) Baril, Brandi (Josh) Moss, Emily (Brandon) Rogosienski, Kaytie (Matt) Wolf, Chad (Katie) Marek, Jaimie (Justin) Johanneck, and Lindsay (Austin) Dunn. Roger was an adoring Bumpa to Evey, James, Wyatt, Will, Cece, Ellie, Chase, Larabee, Emery, Jesse, Natalie, Jorden, Hunter, Wesley, Ella, Oliver, Johanna, and another on the way. Brother of Lester (Darlene) Rabska. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Emma Rabska of Withee, WI, and his siblings Howard (Gladys) Rabska, Herman (Dorothy) Rabska, Florence (Earl) Petersen and great grandson Owen Rogosienski. Also survived by other relatives and friends.
Roger was a hard-working and dedicated employee of Bucyrus-Erie for 45 years. Following those 45 years, he always looked forward to his lunch outings and events with his co-workers that became friends and family.
Roger will be remembered for the love of his family and spending time at Lake Holcombe. He was nicknamed “Head Wrench” by his buddies. Roger had a passion for working on and racing go karts, motorcycles, and snowmobiles. In his later years, he loved building vintage snowmobiles. He was very proud of the fact that he rode his Harley to Sturgis into his 80’s.
Roger will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A special thank you to the Aurora Hospice, Billie, Agata, Alina and the entire team, for taking such good care of Roger.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10-11:30am at Heritage Funeral Home, 9200 S. 27th St., with a memorial service to follow at 11:30am.
To honor Roger’s passion for racing and riding, please feel free to wear your Harley, motorcycle, or snowmobiling attire.
I keep think about the time Roger was digging in the back yard & hit a gas line….I made him a little shovel that had Roger’s reminder. On one side & the Diggers Hotline on the other……we all had a good chuckle with that one, well maybe not so much with Roger. I will always remember our birthday cards back & forth because we were both born in October. The funnier & crazier, the better. Remember George racing Roger’s sleds for him.. Will miss him calling & saying Hi Rutka!
Having a few good neighbors for 43+ years is a blessing. Roger and Shirley have definitely been that and more. We have had each other’s backs through the years and that’s how it should be. We will truly miss Roger and I am thankful I was able to visit him and Shirley in their new pad a few weeks ago. God bless Roger!🙏. Stay strong Shirley