Mr. Raphael Lagene "Ralph" Swiatek, age 86, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 in Muskegon, Michigan. He was born in Muskegon on January 3, 1934 to Franciszek "Frank" and Wyktoria "Victoria" (Macior) Swiatek and was a life-long resident of the area. On July 27, 1957, Ralph married the former Karlene Marie Koniarski at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Muskegon. Ralph proudly served his country during the Korean War from 1952-1956 while in the United States Navy. He was employed by Brunswick Corporation for 45 years prior to his retirement in 1997. Ralph was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church and the Polish Union (PRCUA). He was an avid outdoorsman and valued the preservation of nature. He enjoyed hunting, camping, golfing and spending time with family. He was also a sports enthusiast and spent many years playing baseball and softball. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Karlene; three daughters, Louise (Brian Todd) Swiatek, Catherine...
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