Robert Edward "Bob" Waraczynski
May 21, 1956 - December 25, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Robert “Bob” Waraczynski, age 65, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at home. He was born May 21, 1956, in Edgerton, Wis., the son of Herbert and Betty Ann. He was married to Elaine Pettis on June 6, 1981, in Augusta, Wis.
Bob graduated in 1975 from Monona Grove High School and later, attended UW-Platteville. He was a correctional officer with the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections for 35 years. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America and received the Yahara District Award of Merit and was also awarded the Silver Beaver. Bob was passionate about finding, collecting, teaching, and restoring cast iron.
Bob is survived by his wife, Elaine; children, Cassie (Jeremy) Truax, Josh (Sang) Waraczynski and David Waraczynski; grandchildren, Eli, Kenley, Xander and Mila; and sisters, Kathy (Dan) Roarty and Dr. Susan (Dr. Bharat Pathakjee) Waraczynski. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield Street, Monona, at 11 a.m. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Assoc., American Heart Assoc., or Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. Online condolences can be made to www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sun Jan 2, 2022 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Mon Jan 3, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church • 5101 Schofield Street, Monona, WI 53716
Mass of Christian Burial
Mon Jan 3, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church • 5101 Schofield Street, Monona, WI 53716
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Edward Imhoff
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We had been friends since we were 5 years old. Bob was always kind to me. Always. When his feelings were hurt Bob was sad long before any other emotion would manifest. We grew up together. He was my friend when I didn't have many and sometimes any. When I joined the Army, Nobody was prouder than Bob of his friend 'The Soldier'. Life took us in different directions but today I will remember the boy that was always my friend. Godspeed Bob. The world is an emptier place now that you are gone away. The Apostle Paul tells Young Timothy, "We are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses..." Look in on me from time to time will ya? just until I catch up and we meet again. Thank You for the boy you were...and the man you became. God Love you Bob. Your childhood friend, Edward F. Imhoff
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Ken Eeg
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We've lived a block away from Elaine and Bob since 1998. Haven't had many interactions except for friendly waves hello. Two years ago my daughter knocked on their door to sell Girl Scout cookies. Elaine said when you knock on our door we'll always support you so we'll take 5 boxes. Bob yelled down make it 10. He then proceeded to share stories of Boy Scouts and how proud he was of his children and of their military service. He showed us what his character was all about - generous, kind, friendly and community. The Bob's of the world will always be missed and never be replaced. We'll remember him always. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to Elaine and the family.
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Laura Grove
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I grew up next door to the Waraczynski family and have many fond memories from those childhood days. My condolences to Bob’s family. Laurie (Knechtges) Grove
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John Snyder
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Hopes and Prayers for Cassandra and the Family ~ John Snyder
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Jane DeRosia
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We are very sorry for your loss. Bob and Jane DeRosia
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Mary Bobiak
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Hail the Traveler! Thank you for all the memories and fun we had together working up at Scout camp over the years. You were always a joy to work with. I'll miss your smile, your antics, and your camaraderie. Rest well Bob, you were a stand up guy.