Ted A. Raguse, 64, died Aug. 5, 2016, after a short and courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. He was born on Jan. 7, 1952, in Racine to the late Marvin J. and Carmen (DeMatthew) Raguse.
He grew up in Racine where he graduated from J.I. Case High School in 1970. He attended Parkside for one year, prior to starting his career with UPS. He resided in Kansasville for 35 years.
He married Lynn M. Koetterhagen on Sept. 29, 1979, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Waterford. They loved traveling out West, hiking in the mountains and especially visiting the Black Hills area of South Dakota. Participation in numerous events in the Black Hills led to many friendships around the world that were dear to his heart. He had a love and respect of nature. He was a modest person who loved to tell stories. He also had a passion for western movies.
He was a proud father of two sons, Alan and Joseph. He enjoyed spending quality time with them on vacations out West, fishing in Canada, and weekend get-togethers. He took pride in sharing his wisdom with them. Like most retirees, he was chipping away at his bucket list, including a recent trip to Nome, Alaska, gold prospecting.
He retired from United Parcel Service after 35 years of service. He was known for his famous quote, “I love my job.” He received national recognition for accumulating more than 30 years of safe driving. After retirement he felt the need to keep busy, working part-time at Lake Geneva Country Meats.
Survivors include his wife; sons, Alan and Joseph (fiancée Brittany Cagney); father and mother-in-law, Cletus and Ione Koetterhagen; brother, Marvin J. (Julie) Raguse; nephews, Karl Raguse, Kurt (Annmarie) Raguse and Ross Raguse; aunts; uncles; other relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Church, Brighton. The Rev. Russ Arnett will officiate. Burial will follow at 2 p.m., in West Lawn Memorial Park. A prayer vigil is at 7:30 p.m. Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, Burlington, is serving the family.
Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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