Lucille Rakowski passed away on October 8, 2024 at home under hospice care.

Lucille J. Skoglund was born on November 8, 1935 to Anna Victoria (Anderson) and E.M. "Manny" Skoglund across from Old Mill State Park in Foldahl Township, Marshall County, Minnesota. She graduated high school in Argyle in 1953 and worked as a mother's helper in the Warren area and Woodwards.

Lucille was united in marriage to John Rakowski and August 4, 1954 in Warren, Minnesota. John joined the Air Force and was sent to Parks Air Force Base in California, where their oldest son, Rick, was born. In 1955 they were transferred to Langley Field, Virginia, where their daughter, Victoria, was born. They returned to Minnesota in 1958 after John's tour in the Air Force. John got a job at the Grand Forks Air Force Base and the family moved to Oslo, Minnesota, and had two more sons, Tony and Jeff.

Lucille worked at Oslo High School for 20 years as a teacher aide. After retiring, Lucille and John moved to Lake Sarah near Erskine, Minnesota, where they enjoyed 32 years. In May of 2019 they moved back to Grand Forks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Manny & Anna Skoglund; mother & father-in-law, John & Helen Buchner; sons, Rick Rakowski and Tony Rakowski; sister, Marlys Langowski; and brother, Vernon Skoglund.

Lucille is survived by her loving husband of 70 years & 2 months, John; daughter, Victoria (Arnie) Pribula; son, Jeff (Tina) Rakowski; daughter-in-law, Lisa Rakowski; grandchildren, Michael (Jennifer) Rakowski, Ricky Jr. (Mara) Rakowski, Randy (Jana) Rakowski, Justin Pribula, Jessica Pribula, Jarrod (Jerrica) Pribula, Rachel (Jared) Krueger, Chad Rakowski, William Rakowski, and Janie Rakowski; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Skoglund; and many nieces & nephews.

Lucille's wishes were to donate her body to the University of North Dakota Medical School. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials in Lucille's honor can be directed to the charity of your choice.