Robert "Rob" Rakus, 57, of Ringtown formerly of Shenandoah passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, August 4, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill East, Pottsville. Born in Shenandoah on May 3, 1964, he was a son of the late Vincent A. Rakus, Sr. and Ann (McHugh) Rakus. Rob was as a 1982 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and Schuylkill Technology Center. Rob was currently employed by Hydro Extrusions North America in Cressona. Earlier he worked for Craftex Mills, Auburn and Michelman-Cancelliere Ironworks, Inc., Bath. Rob was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had great pride in his family, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and camping with family. He was a former coach for Shenandoah Midget Football and was and ardent supporter of the Shenandoah Little League. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Vincent A. Rakus, Jr., and grandchildren, Quinn and Nolan Malloy. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Catherine Rakus; two sons, Jeffrey Rakus and wife Misty of Ringtown, Shawn Rakus and wife Kelly of Frackville; a daughter, Kristyn Malloy and husband David of Ringtown. He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Evan, Teagan, Ryan, Peyton, Paige, and Luci, and his beloved dog, Snowy. Also surviving are two brothers, William Rakus and his wife Therese of Shenandoah, and Kevin Rakus and wife Darlene of Pottsville; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Religious services will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:30 am at Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah. Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian will officiate. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Dawn Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A viewing will be held on Sunday evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Monday morning from 8:30 am until 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions in Rob's memory to Janet Weis Children's Hospital, 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822-5020. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for Rob's family, please sign the guestbook below. Viewing Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home Sunday, August 8, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 132 South Jardin Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Viewing Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home Monday, August 9, 2021 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 132 South Jardin Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Religious Service Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home Monday, August 9, 2021 10:30 AM 132 South Jardin Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Interment Our Lady of Dawn Cemetery Monday, August 9, 2021 81 Cemetery Road Shenandoah Heights, PA 17976