Rollyn R. Radke

Rollyn R. Radke (92) of Oconto Falls, WI passed peacefully into the heavenly, merciful arms of Jesus on May 10, 2025. Rollyn was born June 27, 1932 to William and Wanda Radke. He grew up on their family farm in Oconto Falls. As one of seventeen children, he learned about sacrificial love and the strength of family bonds. He graduated in 1950 from Oconto Falls High School, where he played football and ran track. He also enjoyed playing league baseball. At one of his games, he met the love of his life, Ruth Loberger. They were married on May 17, 1958 and together raised their eight children. Rollyn was a dedicated employee of Scott Paper Company for more than four decades.

Rollyn had a strong presence and deep love for the Oconto Falls community. He was a member of Saint Anthony Catholic Parish for his entire adult life. He took great joy in attending his children's and grandchildren‘s many sporting events, sometimes serving as an "unofficial" referee or umpire. Watching the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Wisconsin Badgers was a favorite pastime. He was an avid golfer and became a “family member” of the River Island Golf Course! He also enjoyed horseshoes, jigsaw puzzles, BINGO, and playing cards.

Rollyn is survived by seven children, Beth (Mark) Bostwick, Baraboo; Joan (Douglas) Brylski, Green Bay; Jane (Larry) Duame, Stiles; Marcia Radke, Tampa, FL; 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, baby Brylski due in July; five siblings Martha Schroeder, Helen Wiese, Reuben (Lorraine) Radke, Donald (Jeanne) Radke, and Patricia Magnin.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth in May 2024, son Charles Radke in December 2021, his parents, and eleven of his siblings.

Visitation for the public will be held Friday, May 23, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church at 12:00 p.m. with Father Walter Stumpf officiating, followed by burial in St. Anthony Cemetery.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to all staff at The Cottages at Meadowlands in Oconto Falls and Moments Hospice for all their loving care.