Service Details
Services celebrating Robert’s life will be in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 4:00 pm with Salvation Army Majors Leti & Geoff Crowell officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Racine – Robert Rangel, age 60, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, at Ascension All Saints Hospital early Wednesday morning, October 28, 2020.
Robert was born to Theodore S. and Rebecca (nee: Saldivar) Rangel, Jr. A 1979 graduate of Washington Park High School, he was a hard worker with various jobs over the years, especially as a roofer with JT Roofing, having to retire early in life when his health became compromised.
Robert was an exceptionally talented musician. He was the proud drummer of the well-known local band Three Floors Up. He appreciated the great outdoors while camping, fishing & hunting. Robert was also quite the mechanic. Above all, Robert was extremely proud of his two daughters, Alma & Clarissa, and absolutely loved being “PaPaw” to his grandchildren. They were his everything.
Surviving are his girls, Alma & Clarissa Rangel; grandchildren, Josalin Rangel, Francisco Barroso Jr. and Ehzno Rangel-Rodriguez; sisters & brothers, Jane Ruiz, Theodore (Kim) Rangel III, Norma (Ramon) Flores and Irma Rangel; nieces & nephews, Becky (Andrew) Morales, Ramon (Kristi) Flores Jr., Sophia Flores and Danny Martinez; great-nieces & nephews, Vanessa, Martin, Gilbert, Monica, Ramon, Clarissa, RT, Kristal, Joey, Dionna, Rosie, Junior, Imar, Lupe Jr. and Fernando; great-great-nieces and nephew, Alayah, Ariel & MJ; many other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention by name.
Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca; brother-in-law, Carlos Ruiz; and nephews, Tony Quintero & Lupe Martinez Sr.
Services celebrating Robert’s life will be in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 4:00 pm with Salvation Army Majors Leti & Geoff Crowell officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
A heartfelt note of thanks to the wonderful staff at Ascension All Saints Hospital ICU, especially Denise & John, for the compassionate care and support given in Robert’s time of need. May God bless all of you.
Carmen Rodriguez says
Still cant believe that he is gone
Sending the family all my love
Maria F. Gonzalez says
My condolences to all the family. Robert will be missed and always remembered. I love you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jorge & Alisia Martinez ❤️ says
Our heart felt condolences to the Rangel families . Prayers for strength, comfort and healing from our good lord above .
Joanne Fitzgerald says
Hugs to u and your family.
Felicia Washington (Kirkwood) says
Our heart felt condolences to our neighbors the Rangels of many years on Lockwood Ave.
Robert was always very kind to our parents and a great support to our family when they passed away know you are very much in our prayers.
Blessings !
Selethia Gunn(Kirkwood), Felicia Washington (Kirkwood) and Vicki Kirkwood
Jeff Castaneda says
Sorry for your loss. He was a good friend and will be missed. We always had conversations about car repairs and music when at practice. I will miss him at the men’s outings.
The Bogan Family says
Robert was a kind soul, he growing up on Lockwood we on Tenth Street, To the family you have our Deepest Condolences.