Michael W. Ratajczak

Michael was the beloved husband to Aleksandra (nee Macutkiewicz) Ratajczak; loving father to Natalie (Boris) Persky and Natasha (Bradley) Panzarella; dear grandfather to Uliana Persky, Kamilla Persky, Jack Panzarella, Grant Panzarella, Owen Panzarella, and Henry Panzarella; and fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Michael’s family would also like to acknowledge and extend sympathy to all his family in Poland.

Michael was a devoted and loving father who took great pride in his daughters and grandchildren, always offering steady support and encouragement. He was known for his sense of humor, bringing laughter and lightness to those around him, often in the most unexpected and genuine ways. He also had a deep love for tennis and ping pong, where his competitive spirit and joy for life truly shone. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. The committal will immediately follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights, IL.