Ruth A. Radke

Ruth A. Radke, 88, Oconto Falls, went to her heavenly home Thursday morning, May 23, 2024. She was born March 25, 1936, in Oconto to Charles and Hilda (Bourassa) Loberger. She graduated from Oconto High School with the class of 1954. On May 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to Rollyn Radke at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Oconto. They made their home in Oconto Falls for the last 66 years. Her greatest joy was caring for her husband and raising her eight children. Ruth was a faithful Catholic, devoted to the Virgin Mary. She belonged to St. Anthony Parish, where she served as secretary, lector and Eucharistic minister. She also belonged to the Altar Rosary Society and PCCW. Ruth took several pilgrimages during her lifetime to Medjugorje, Rome and the Holy Land. Ruth loved to crochet, celebrate the holidays by sharing her special sugar cookies, write poetry for family and friends, and spend time outdoors. She is survived by her husband, Rollyn; seven children, Beth (Mark) Bostwick, Baraboo, Joan (Douglas) Brylski, Green Bay, Jane (Larry) Duame, Stiles, Marcia Radke, Tampa, Florida, Mary (Mark) Huberty, Stiles, Cary (Darin) Meyer, Green Bay, Joseph Radke, Appleton; daughter-in-law, Michelle Radke, Appleton; grandchildren, Michael Bostwick, Rachel (Joey) Brylski-Fischbach, Samuel (Zi Lin) Brylski, Amanda (Charles) Triebwasser, Reece and Owen Duame, Jack and Emma Huberty, Mitchell and Hannah Meyer; and great-grandchildren, Quinn Fischbach, Anna and Nora Triebwasser. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Radke, her parents and seven siblings. Visitation will be held after 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2024, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Oconto Falls until the time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Friday at the church. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery. Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls is serving the Radke family. A special thank you to the staff at The Cottages at Meadowlands for their compassionate care.