William "bill" Ragatz Obituary

William "bill" Ragatz attended Winter Haven High School in Winter Haven, FL. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about William "bill" Ragatz.

Graduation Year	Class of 1970
Date of Passing	Dec 03, 2010
About	William "Bill" Ragatz WILLIAM "BILL" RAGATZ, 58 William L. Ragatz, Inc. Automotive Sales WINTER HAVEN - William "Bill" Ragatz, 58, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2010 in Winter Haven. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on February 20, 1952 and moved to Winter Haven in 1965. He was a graduate of Winter Haven High School and went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Marketing and Management from Northwood Institute in Midland, Michigan. He was the General Manager of Lee Ragatz Volkswagen of Sebring and Winter Haven, before becoming the owner of William L. Ragatz, Inc. Automotive Sales. He was a member of Hope Presbyterian Church in Winter Haven. Bill was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, papa and friend. He was admired and loved by everyone that knew him. He is survived by his loving family wife Denise Ragatz and their children, Candice Ragatz, Christine (I.B.) Stacy and Billy Ragatz; his parents, Cora and Lee Ragatz; and his grandchildren, Kylee and Courtney Merrill and Gavin Shytle. Loving cousins, Philip Aguilar, Jeff Aguilar, Joanne Acardi, and Doris Acardi. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00pm, Friday, December 10, 2010 at Hope Presbyterian Church, 2110 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in his name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure , Humane Society of Polk County, and Hope Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent at www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.