Keith Raatz

Keith Raatz, 50, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 20, 1960 in LaCrosse to Ron and Nancy (Hildebrandt) Raatz. Keith always had the ability to fix just about anything mechanical. He loved to tinker in the garage. For many years he was employed as a carpenter building residential homes and remodeling. He was currently employed as a team leader at Marathon Electric. Keith enjoyed camping and bird hunting, but his real passion was fishing. He was either in his boat fishing for Walleye or on the ice.
Survivors include his father, Ron of Wausau, four brothers, Michael (Debbie), Tim (Jane), Tom, David (Penny) all of Wausau, two nieces, Brianna and Molly and a nephew, Martin. Keith was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy and sister, Karen.
Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau. Reverend Tim Vanden Langenberg will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.