Alan “Al” F. Raabe

Alan “Al” F. Raabe, 57, of Reeseville, formerly of Beaver Dam passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at his home. A visitation for Al will take place Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Alan was born the son of William “Bill” Raabe, Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” Kobs-Raabe on July 2, 1960 in Beaver Dam. He was employed at Rennhack Construction for 25 years and previously worked at the Kirsh Foundry for 10 years. Al liked to watch Rusty Wallace race, and was a Packers fan. He enjoyed hunting, was always there to help his friends, and loved to spend time with his friends at Charlie Brown’s Bar. He is survived by his longtime significant other Carrie Galaska of Reeseville, her daughter Christina Basterash, his brothers and sisters; Lois Kobs (Bill) of Janesville, MaryLou Hodgkins of Beaver Dam, Bill Raabe Jr. (Wendy) of Fond du Lac, John (Chris) Raabe of Fond du Lac, Liz VanBuren (Jim) of Montgomery, MN., Patty Cotter (Steve) of Lonsdale MN., Sue Raabe of Fond du Lac, and Penny (Curt) Kimball of Fond du lac, several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews, and his 3 dogs; Mousette, Pooka and Chicka. Al is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated.