Michael Alfonse Ratajczak, 64, passed away on March 30, 2021 in Keego Harbor, Michigan. Michael was born on August 22, 1956 in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, son of the late Maria and Alfons Ratajczak. He served in the U.S. Navy first as the Drum Major then aboard the USS America as a system organizational maintenance technician as well as an automatic test system operator.
He is survived by his former spouse, Nancy Ratajczak; daughters Maria Paquette (Aaron), Kristina Epstein (Aaron), Monica Ratajczak (Trevor Sipple), and Amanda Ratajczak; his five beautiful granddaughters Morgan (18), Lilly (10), Vivian (4), Elizabeth (4), Alana (2), and one on the way; brothers Gregor (Michelle) and Mark; as well as nieces Nicole, Rachel, and Veronica.
Michael will be honored at Great Lakes National Cemetery this summer.
Donations in Michael’s name can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.