Victor Oratch Jr.

He was born on Nov. 22, 1946, in Beloit, Wis., to the late Victor J. Sr. and Mary (Zumer) Oratch.

He married Joanne Lee Bluse on June 10,1972, in Saxon, Wis.

Gramps was a lover of good conversation, a strong cup of coffee, and most of all his family. He never let an opportunity go by to remind them how much he loved them.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne; children Kirsten Wolff of Quinnesec, Jamie (Kerri) Oratch of Niagara, Wis.; grandchildren Jayson (Sara) Oratch, Jacob Oratch, Benjamin (Ruby) Oratch, Jessica (Anthony) Hansen, Cole Wolff, Grace Wolff and Samantha Oratch; great-grandchildren Noah, Henry, and Bennett (who will be arriving/born in a few weeks); sisters Josie Tody, Barb Ottman, Mary Oratch, Rita Balkovich and Vicki Hagan; sisters-in-law Rae Ann Brotz, Suzanne Flateau and Cheryl (Paul) Gulan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty, Louise and Fran; and sister-in-law Dianne Hanson.

Per Vic’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Vic’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain to honor Vic’s legacy of life.