Donald Rokusek, 82 years old passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan, IL. He was born January 7, 1930 in Rockford, IL the son of the late Leo and Adele Rokusek, living in Rockford for many years before settling in Bristol, WI in 2001. Donald was a member of St. Peter Church, Antioch. He had worked as a mechanical engineer, and enjoyed fishing. On December 6, 1974 he married Barbara Keiffer in Freeport, IL and she preceded him in death August 27, 2002.
Survivors include two daughters, Debe (Peter) Zurawski, Mary (Fred) Tetzlaff and step-daughter Karen Dick-Ipsen of Antioch; and two grandchildren, Emily and Erin. In addition to his parents and wife, Donald was preceded in death by three brothers, Norbert (Dorothy), Richard and Ronald (Bess).
Memorial service will be held at 7PM Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte. 83) with visitation beginning at 5PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to a family memorial. INFO 847-395-4000. Please sign the online guest book at www.strangfh.com
