Judith Ann Rakocy

MIDDLETON-Judy Rakocy, age 74, passed away after a three year battle with ALS on Wednesday, December 30, 2015.  She was born on October 30, 1941, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Royal and Helen (Steies) Williams.  On July 20, 1963, she was united in marriage to John Rakocy.  Judy earned her Real Estate license in 1988, and then went on to complete a successful career as a Realtor / Broker with First Weber Realty retiring in 2012.  Her hobbies included beading, politics, traveling, and cheering on the UW Badgers and the Green and Gold.  She enjoyed walking down Bourbon Street as well as the views of the rugged Maine coast from the top of Cadillac Mountain, but her true passion was spending time with her family.  Many summer vacations were spent with them on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes.  Judy is survived by her husband of 53 years, John; two sons Jeff (Becky); Jon; and a daughter Jenny (Reed) Prisk, two grandsons Michael and Benjamin and many relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., at Gunderson Funeral Home, 7435 University Ave, Middleton, followed by a celebration of her life with Chaplain Steve Zwettler presiding.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Neurology Team at UW Health as well as the staff at the Attic Angel Community for their care and compassion.  Additionally, to the many friends made through the MDA of Southern Wisconsin, ALS Division: we are eternally grateful for your loving help and support.In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to:MDA of Southern WisconsinAttn:  ALS Division330 S. Executive Drive #100ABrookfield, WI  53005 Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.