Donna Jean Radke was peacefully called to Heaven on November 18, 2022. She succumbed to respiratory complications caused by COVID. Donna was born to Edward and Margaret Blank of South Byron, Wisconsin, on April 25, 1938. She was the oldest of four children. Donna graduated from Lomira High School in 1956. In 1957, Donna wasContinue Reading
Donna Jean Radke was peacefully called to Heaven on November 18, 2022. She succumbed to respiratory complications caused by COVID.
Donna was born to Edward and Margaret Blank of South Byron, Wisconsin, on April 25, 1938. She was the oldest of four children. Donna graduated from Lomira High School in 1956.
In 1957, Donna was married to LeRoy Radke of Minnesota Junction, Wisconsin. Later that year, she gave birth to a son, Scott. Daughters, Wanda (1959), Cynthia (1960), and Nancy (1961) were to follow. Their family moved several times between Beaver Dam and Minnesota Junction. In 1967, their family moved to Juneau, where Donna and Lee lived until they retired. Upon retirement, they sold their home and moved to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. They purchased a home directly adjacent to Indian Hills Golf Course, where they played often. They lived there together for over 20 years until Lee’s death in 2015. In Spring of 2017, Donna sold that home and moved back to be with family in Beaver Dam until her death.
Donna worked in Juneau at the Dodge County Veteran Service office for 30 years. She enjoyed country and polka music. She and Lee could really move on a dance floor in their younger years. Besides dancing, her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, sewing, bowling, golfing, playing cards and an occasional trip to the casino.
Donna is survived by her brothers, Charles (Joanne) Blank and Ken (Sharon) Blank; her son, Scott (Christine) Radke; daughter, Cynthia Radke; her grandchildren, Joel (Ann) Radke, Brooke Radke, Joshua Beske, Kristin (Sean) McComb, and Valarie (Andrew Hoog) Behling; her great grandchildren, Martin Radke, Grace Radke, Liam Ebner, Dashel Ebner and Tayber Limberg; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband LeRoy; her sister, Janet Blank; and her daughters, Wanda Blank and Nancy Behling.
The memorial gathering will be at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The memorial service will follow at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Eric Taylor officiating.
The Netzer Family
left a message on November 22, 2022:
Jackie Straseske
left a message on November 22, 2022:
My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time. Very few of us have experienced loss as your family has recently. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that your loved ones are at peace and together now. I will remember all the goods time shared with your family and those memories will bring a smile or conger up a good story. That is what will keep your Mom and Nancy close in my heart for all of time. Please know that many mourn with and feel your loss at this time. She will be remembered by all whose lives she touched for the very special person she was. God Bless you.
Heidi (Abel) Stark
left a message on November 22, 2022:
Scott, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I used to bowl with her years ago. I have fond memories of her. I am sorry for your loss.
Ken and Sharon Blank
left a message on November 22, 2022:
Ken and Sharon Blank
left a message on November 22, 2022:
Precious memories how they linger. One of the few things that lasts a life time. I am unable to attend Donna's memorial but I will be there in spirit and will be hugging each of you.
"And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. " Ecclesiastes 12:7
Ken Blank
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The Netzer Family
left a message on November 22, 2022:
Jackie Straseske
left a message on November 22, 2022:
My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time. Very few of us have experienced loss as your family has recently. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that your loved ones are at peace and together now. I will remember all the goods time shared with your family and those memories will bring a smile or conger up a good story. That is what will keep your Mom and Nancy close in my heart for all of time. Please know that many mourn with and feel your loss at this time. She will be remembered by all whose lives she touched for the very special person she was. God Bless you.
Heidi (Abel) Stark
left a message on November 22, 2022:
Scott, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I used to bowl with her years ago. I have fond memories of her. I am sorry for your loss.
Ken and Sharon Blank
left a message on November 22, 2022:
Ken and Sharon Blank
left a message on November 22, 2022:
Precious memories how they linger. One of the few things that lasts a life time. I am unable to attend Donna's memorial but I will be there in spirit and will be hugging each of you.
"And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. " Ecclesiastes 12:7
Ken Blank
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