Brian "Buzz" Raab, 68, of Stockton, IL passed away Tuesday, May 07, 2024 at UW Madison Hospital. He was born in Freeport, IL on May 27, 1955 to the late Wayne and Hazel (Bonnell) Raab.

Buzz was a 1973 graduate of Stockton High School. He retired from Kelly Springfield after 20 years. He was a member of the Local 745 United Steel Workers Union. Buzz also farmed his whole life. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed playing poker, golfing, telling stories, discussing politics, and driving his "buggy". Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Buzz is survived by his son, Ryan (Kristin) Raab of Stockton; his daughter, Meresa (Scott) Kurek of Stockton; his grandchildren, Jamie, Riley, Dustin, Dylan, Corey, Kylah, Aiden and Ryker; his great grandchildren, Emma, Willis, Addie and Liam; his sisters, Bonnie (Jim) Kuhse, Rhonda (Tony) Holland, Darla (John) Korth and Tina (Joe) Flynn; and his special friend, Mardi. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Lorraine "Lorrei" Wurster.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton at 3:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to thank the lung donor and their family who gave Buzz a second chance at life in 2018. A memorial fund has been established.