Obituary for Robert Charles "Dizz" Draka

Robert Charles “Dizz” Draka, 88, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. He was born on April 7, 1932, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., the son of Charles and Marie (Tesar) Draka. Bob married Ruth Arnold in September of 1952 and they were happily married until Ruth’s death in 2017. He and Ruth had three children, Vicki (Ron) Kvamme of Hayward, Wis., Julie of Chaseburg, Wis., and Michael who passed away in 2003. Robert started his working career on the railroad which he enjoyed very much. After settling in Prairie du Chien, he worked as a machinist at Prairie Tool and Die. They then moved to La Crosse in 1967 and Robert worked as an insurance agent for many years. He then did maintenance work for rental agencies in La Crosse, which suited him well because there was nothing he could not fix. He also loved lawn mowers, small engine repair, and sharpening lawn mower blades for the neighbors. Robert is survived by his children, Vicki and Julie; two granddaughters, Ronda Kvamme Ashbremmer (Jim), Jennifer Jo Kvamme Nelson (Wes); three great-grandchildren, Megan, Bennett, and Madelyn; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Hunter and Raelyn. Dad will be remembered as a loving family man, good neighbor, and life of the party at family get togethers. The family would like to extend a thank you to neighbors, Ken and Sharon Oldenburg, and the staff at Shelby Terrace. The family is grateful to the staff of the Gundersen Health System Hospice Program; especially, Dr. Kyla Lee who went above and beyond for Robert and Ruth over the years. A celebration of life for, both, Robert and Ruth will be held at a later date when the Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. The Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Woodruff Chapel, La Crosse, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.jandtfredrickson.com.