Edward Radke

Edward L. Radke, age 73, of Ripon, WI, passed away on July 31, 1985, at his home.

Edward was born May 22, 1912, in Ripon, WI, the son of Carl and Alma (Koenhke) Radke. He married Vera Phillips on May 23, 1936, in Ripon. Edward worked as a farmer. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Ripon. Edward was also a member of the Wolf River Area Square Dance Callers and had been a Sunday School Superintendent at Grace Lutheran Church for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Vera; four sons, Jerry of Allentown, PA, Michael of Manhattan Beach, CA, Rodney of Saint Charles, MO and Brian of Ripon, WI; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation for Edward will be held on Friday, August 2, 1985, from 6 – 8:00 pm at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home.

Funeral Service for Edward will be held on Saturday, August 3, 1985, at 11:00 am at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home with Reverend William Fenker officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Prairie Cemetery in the Town of Utica.




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