Derek Rack, a resident of Venice, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. He was born Oct. 22, 1936.

He was the beloved husband of Bernadette Rack for 55 years, and loving father of son Robert Rack and daughter Debbie (Kurt) Kleppek.

Derek was president and owner of their family business, Victory Opticians in Milwaukee, Wis., as well as past president of Wisconsin Optical Wholesalers Association.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m. Monday, March 11, at Epiphany Cathedral, Venice. Farley Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Regional Parkinson Center, Aurora Sinai Medical Center, 945 N. 12th St., Suite 4602, Milwaukee WI 53233; or to Tidewell Hospice Inc., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238.