Patricia J. Radke

Patricia Jane Radke, age 89, passed away Tuesday June 9, 2026, at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Patricia was born February 7, 1937, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Joseph H. and Leone (VanLanduyt) Fredericks.

Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Roy James Radke, whom she married April 11, 1955. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and caring for those they loved. Roy preceded her in death in 2018. A faithful Catholic, Patricia was a member of St. Rita's Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and found joy in baking, bingo, gardening, fishing and caring for others. She also cherished memories of vacationing up north in Florence and Door County. She spent her life devoted to her family and home, embracing her role as a homemaker with love, dedication, and grace. Patricia will be remembered for her kindness, strong faith, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for her family. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the memories she leaves behind.

Pat will be dearly missed by her loving children; Kurt (Loreen) Radke of Northville, MI, Karl (Jacqueline) Radke of Racine, Lisa (Bob) Zemke of Caledonia, Khris (Janet) Radke of Oak Creek, Paul (Tina) Radke, Julie (Darrel) Johnson, Claire (Joe) Weiss, Tricia (Darin) Evans, Mike Radke, Dan (Janet) Radke, all of Racine; son-in-law, Philippe (Clara) Cooper; her grandchildren, Brianne, Megan, and Jillian Radke, Allison (Ade) Okuneye, Colette (Ray) Maroon and Matthew Cooper, Audra (Ashlee), Laurin, and Jameson (Lexi) Radke, Katie (Brad) Lauer, Nathan, Hanna, and Jenna Radke, Chase (Hailey) Johnson and Kaylee (Jimmy) Johnson, Will and Michael Weiss, Abbey (Jordan) Bower, Lexie (Robert) Bernal, and Ethan (Nicole) Evans, Alex and Charlize Radke, Andrew, Alaina and Aydan Radke; her great-grandchildren, Nadiah Radke and Aderemi Okuneye, Eva Radke, Brooklynn and Blaire Lauer, Levi, Ellie, and Emmie Bower, Hallie Bernal, Jak and Scarlet Johnson, Palmer and Tucker Radke, Landyn and Dillon Long, Sophia and Amira Maroon, and two more great grandchildren on the way; siblings, Roberta Noe, Thomas Fredericks and Jerry Fredericks. In addition to her parents and husband, Patricia was also preceded in death by her daughter, Anne Cooper; her grandson, Rob Zemke; and her siblings, Ronald (Marlene) Fredericks, Dolores (Chester) Olmstead, Lois (Charles) Rode, and Joan (Don) Hoaglund; in-laws, Sandy Fredericks, Dorothy (Bud) Boyce, Earl (Rita) Radke, Kay (Don) Engstrom and Terry Radke.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Rita Catholic Church, 4339 Douglas Ave, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m. with Rev Thomas Vathappallil officiating. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Garden Mausoleum, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and at St. Rita Catholic Church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m.