Ronald C. Rashka
August 16, 1935 - November 24, 2016
RASHKA, Ronald C. – 81 Ronald C. Rashka born on August 16, 1935 in Moon, WI after living on 8 different farms, he moved to Mosinee in 1943. Living on a dairy farm was difficult, but he worked tirelessly and it was a passion he loved. He was an excellent clarinist, and made it to the state finals three times. He began his career with Cutco in 1955. He has been the only salesman to achieve a 50 year award. He was also a salesman for Wearever, and had continued to sell both Cutco and Wearever. He specialized in repairing Wearever pots and pans and sharpening Cutco knives for customers. He married Elizabeth C. Atkinson in 1958. Ronald moved to Neenah, WI and in 1967 made the move to Lafayette, IN. Surviving are 3 children, Jeffrey S. Rashka, Laura J. (Rashka) Floyd-Poppe, and Joni C. Rashka-Schuessler. Also surviving, 3 siblings, Gustavus Rashka, Robert Rashka, and Patricia Rashka-Filiatrault, 8 grandchildren, Erika Rashka, Sonya Rashka, Justin M. Floyd, Erica A. Floyd, Michelle C. Floyd, Michael Schuessler, Kevin Schuessler, and Brian Schuessler. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 11 (1801 S. 9th St., Lafayette, IN 47909). Simplicity Funeral Care entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com.
RASHKA, Ronald C. – 81 Ronald C. Rashka born on August 16, 1935 in Moon, WI after living on 8 different farms, he moved to Mosinee in 1943. Living on a dairy farm was difficult, but he worked tirelessly and it was a passion he loved.... View Obituary & Service Information