Elizabeth L. Raasch

Elizabeth Louise “Betsy” Raasch, 58, Plover, died
unexpectedly Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Theda Clarke Hospital in Neenah after
a sudden brain injury.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12,
at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 3210 Maple Drive, Plover.
Visitation will be at the church from 3 p.m. Sunday, March
12, until the service.
A luncheon in the church hall will follow for friends and
family. A dish to pass would be gratefully appreciated. Donations will be used
to offset the expense of the funeral.
Mrs. Raasch was born Oct. 25, 1958, in Stevens Point, a
daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Jezeski) Nagorski. She attended the
local schools and graduated from a local beauty academy to become a hair
stylist.
She held multiple jobs in and around the area throughout her
life.
She was married to Kenneth Lynn Dekeyser. He died Feb. 24,
2010.
She was married to Richard Raasch. He died Aug. 8, 2012.
She became guardian to her daughter Ali when she was six months
old.
Survivors include one son, Josh Dekeyser, Plover; six daughters,
Ali Raasch, Plover, Michelle (Andrew) Campbell, Janesville, Melissa (Carlos)
Duque, Virginia Beach, Va., Lisa Raasch, Wausau, Laurie Raasch and Lacey
Raasch, both of Stevens Point; two sisters, Gerri (Larry) Stanczyk, Durham, N.C.,
and Judi Ann Nagorski, Plover; five brothers, Greg Nagorski, Del City, Okla., and
Conrad Nagorski, Kenneth (Darlene Kosobucki) Nagorski, Ronald (Joyce
Cieslewicz) Nagorski and Richard (Patricia Podach) Nagorski, all from the
Stevens Point/Plover area; 14 grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Her nephew, Jason (Stacie Thede) Nagorski, supported Josh
throughout this difficult time helping with arrangements and offering advice
and guidance with the multitude of decisions.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Raymond
Nagorski Jr.; and two sisters, Florence Ann Kazmierczak and Rosemary Borchardt.