Background
Rakocy, William J. was born on April 14, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph Rakocy and Anna Mae (Kollar) Rakocy.
Rakocy, William J. was born on April 14, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph Rakocy and Anna Mae (Kollar) Rakocy.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Kansas City Art Institute, 1950. Master of Fine Arts, University Kansas City, 1951.
Director Community Art Studio, Youngstown, 1952—1953. Art instructor Choffin Voc. Center, 1952—1960, Community Art School, Youngstown, 1952—1960, Mohn School Art, Youngstown, 1952—1966.
Advisory manager Isaly Dairy Company, 1954—1962, National Tea Company, Youngstown, 1962—1966. Professor College Artesia, New Mexico, 1966—1971. Curator El Paso Museum Art, since 1971.
Member of Mogollon History Society, Rio Bravo Watercolorists Association (founder, president 1973).
Married Gloria Ann Canterbury, June 17, 1950. Children: Wendy, Diane, Bill, Lisa, Dan.