ROCKLAND - Ralph W. Rostkowski, 79, of Rockland, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at his home. He was born on June 17, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Dorothy (Zdankowski) Rostkowski.
Ralph served in the US Army from 1969 until 1976 and was stationed in Okinawa and Thailand.
Ralph met Stepheny Walte rs and they married on October 18, 1985. They made their home in Rockland, WI.
Ralph worked as a heavy equipment operator for Stella Jones, Bangor for 30+ years until retirement.
Ralph enjoyed country music, lawn mowing, family and friend get togethers, vacations to Vegas, resort stays yearly in the Dells, and frequent visits to the casinos. Ralph was a simple guy and enjoyed his time at home watching TV and playing on the computer (slot games).
Ralph is survived by his sister, Angeline Ream; step-sister, Debbie Cain; sisters-in-law, Sheryl Brooks, Stacy Green, and Nancy Peterson; nieces, Melissa Walters, Marsha Bertram, Nicole Green (Sean Clayton), Lindsay Mashak, Mandy (Troy) Berry, and Monica Walters (Michael Yager); and nephews, James and Jeremy (Lisa) Reed.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Steph Rostkowski; brothers-in-law, Steven Walters and Steven Green; mother and father-in-law; and special niece, Michelle Reed.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, with Reverend Logan Evans officiating. Full military honors, provided by VFW Post 2112 and American Legion Post 100, both of Sparta, will be held immediately following the service at the funeral home.
Family and friends are invited for visitation from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation
