Rafael Marroquin, 94, of Dearborn Heights, passed away on October 17, 2020. Rafael was born in Monterrey Mexico to the parents of Leonzo Marroquin and Aurora Hernandez on October 24, 1925. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Dorothy Marroquin. Rafael retired from General Motors as a tool and die maker, and was recognized as an avid do-it- yourself hobbyist. While living in Mexico, he had the honor of being nominated for the Olympics in gymnastics. He was known to be very generous when it came to helping others. One of his many strengths was perseverance and the tenacity to get things done.
Rafael is a proud father of Grace Marroquin, Josephine Gibbons, Ralph Marroquin (Sandy), Christine Marroquin and Margaret Kramer (Jamey).
Dear grandfather of Margaret Gibbons, Marci Loiselle (David), Christopher Marroquin (Amber), Shannon Kaszubowski (Nick), Melani Palen (Brock) and Jak Kramer.
Dearest great grandfather of Mackenzie Wayda, Christopher Wayda, Regan Loiselle, Alexander Kaszubowski, Logan Michael Marroquin, Tessa Loiselle, Natalie Marroquin, Dean Palen, Madison Celia Marroquin and the late Christine Gibbons.
Family Memorial in honor of Rafael will be held at a later date.
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