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Walter "Butch" L. Raczka

Walter "Butch" Raczka Obituary

RACZKA, WALTER L. "BUTCH"

November 28, 1956 - May 10, 2026 
Age 69 of Buffalo, NY, May 10, 2026. Husband of 45 years to Brenda E. (nee Steinmueller) Raczka, father of Jason (Tracy) Raczka and Janine (Matthew) Kloetzer, grandfather of Anthony, Aaron, Elliot, Zoe, Wesley and Sawyer, son of the late Chester and Mary Ellen Raczka and brother of Dawn (late Felix) Coniglio and Barbara McKinstry and the late Michael (living spouse Ginny) Raczka, Kathie (late Martin) Wurster and Deborah (living spouse Chuck) Huntington. Also many nieces and nephews. Walter enjoyed spending time with his family camping, Lego building and was also an avid Bills and Sabers fan. He was known as "Mister Fixit" by his family. Calling hours will be held on Monday May 18, 2026 from 4-7 PM at JOHN 0. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts) City of Tonawanda, where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday May 19, 2026. Everyone welcome to attend. The Rev. Thomas Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations are preferred to SPCA of Erie County. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ROTHFUNERAL.com. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Services

Visitation
Monday
May 18, 2026

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME INC
25 William Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Funeral Service
Tuesday
May 19, 2026

11:00 AM
JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME INC
25 William Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Donations

SPCA Serving Erie County
300 Harlem Road, West Seneca NY 14224
Web: https://donate.yourspca.org/donatenow

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