Obituary of Donald E. Radke

DONALD E. RADKE, age 72, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the  University Hospital in Madison.  He was born on September 8, 1947 in Watertown to Raymond and Ruby (Homman) Radke. 

Donald was employed at APV Crepaco in Lake Mills for 40+ years.  He enjoyed collecting many different treasures, including Baseball cards, basketball cards, coins, Corvets, swords, eagles, comic books etc.  He loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by  his life partner, Sandy Petig of Jefferson, daughters; Dawn Radke of Fort Atkinson, Tina Radke of Janesville, Sons; Christopher Radke, Raymond (Sarah) Radke, Patrick Radke all of Waterloo, Iowa, Step-son; Eric Petig of Fort Atkinson.  Sister: Jean Radke of Lake Mills, Brothers; Johnny Radke of Janesville, Bobby Radke, David (Karen) Radke, Billy (Stephanie) Radke, Tommy (Danella) Radke, Michael (Jill) Radke all of Lake Mills. Eleven grandchildren; Julie Radke, Alyssa Baldner, Kyle Punzel, Mikayla Punzel, Jayda Petig, Alyza Radke,  Brody Radke, Eli Radke, Kaydence Radke, Nathaniel Radke, and Paisley Radke, and a great-granchild, Zarrah Radke.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ruby Radke, and daughter Ann Feil-Radke.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Schneider-Michaelis funeral home in Jefferson, WI with the Rev.  Bruce McKenney officiating.  Visitation will be at the funeral home at 11:00am until the time of services.

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