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Leslie Russell Raduenz
1946 - 2017
Leslie Russell Raduenz
1946 - 2017
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Leslie Raduenz Obituary
Leslie Russell Raduenz, 70,ended his brave 2 year battle against ALS. Les passed away peacefully at home on April 1st 2017 in Punta Gorda, FL. Les was born on December 13th, 1946 to the late Lyle and Lucile (Bull) Raduenz.
He spent his childhood in Manitowoc, WI and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Landscape Architecture in 1969. Les worked for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay for 32 years. Les and Barbara were married in 2003. They enjoyed spending time with friends and family in Wisconsin and Florida and were most happy sailing the waters of Green Bay and Door County, to the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Keys.
He was a constant seeker of knowledge and an intelligent, driven craftsman, who was always starting (and occasionally finishing) various projects with his many sailboats and German sports cars. Les had a lifelong love of sailing and was an accomplished sailboat racer. He was a true inspiration to everyone who knew him and a great man.
Les leaves behind his wife, Barbara; his son,Tyler (Jennifer) Raduenz and their 2 sons, Emerson and Ryker; his son, Joel (Chrissy) Raduenz; his stepdaughter, Melissa Hucek (significant other, Roy Vivian); his stepson, Andrew (Mary) Miller; his brother, Roger (Laura) Raduenz; his sister, Beth (Steve)Bridges and their 2 children; his sister, Pam (Dale) Fogelstrom and their son.
A Celebration of his Life will at the UWGB Student Union-Phoenix Room 4pm-6pm, 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay, WI 54311 on May 6th 2017.
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Brian Gandt
January 21, 2021
Hi Barb, I worked for Lylas 1995-1999 as a student, and I knew you and Les through my job on grounds. Les was a great guy! Be well.
Chris (Letourneau) Terrien
June 7, 2017
Dear Barb and family,
I didn't make it to the campus memorial and have been trying to find an address for you. This note is late but it still has the same sincere sympathy for you. Les was such a gentleman and will be missed. When I moved my 35 faculty into Mary Ann Cofrin Hall I got to know Les. He was so much help in trouble shooting and was spot on. He never complained even when we knew he was overworked. A true gem. I know you two had some really good times together. Cherish those memories. My condolences, an old neighborhood kid from the northeast side, remembering you from those days and from being a colleague of yours. My best, Chris
Dean Rodeheaver
May 4, 2017
Barb, my condolences to you. After all your hard work you and Les deserved more time together. But, knowing Les, I'm sure the time you had was a good ride. Les was, first and foremost, a great guy, fun to be with, willing to stretch his abilities, dedicated to his craft, and loyal to friends and colleagues. As a planner and builder, he left a permanent impression, though not always visible, mark on UWGB and was one of only a handful who truly got what the institution and the campus were all about. He was, in his own words, happy to be there and proud to serve. I was, too, in my work with him. I am sorry I will not be at the ceremony - I have another friend to memorialize at the same time. Best wishes.
Dean Rodeheaver
May 4, 2017
Dear Barb,
My condolences to you. After all those years of hard work, you deserved much more time together. Knowing Les, I'm sure the time you had was a great ride. Les was first and foremost a great guy, loads of integrity, willing to stretch his capacities, and loyal to his friends and colleagues. He left a permanent, not always visible, mark on UWGB as a planner and builder. He was one of only a handful of folks who really got what the institution and the campus were all about and he defended that throughout his career. He was, in his own words, happy to be there and proud to serve. I feel the same about working with him. I'm sorry I won't make the celebration - I have another friend to memorialize that day, as well. Take care.
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Kelly Eisner
April 19, 2017
Barb, we are so sorry for your loss, Les was such a great person and will truly be missed. I am so thankful for all our years at the campground, all the fires, meals, music the laughs, and those sweaters.....
My favorite memory is the time we got to go sailing with you, what a beautiful day and finished it off watching the fireworks on the boat, i will forever cherish that memory.
May you have comfort in knowing he is at peace, Sailing the great heavens.
Love Kelly & Fritz Eisner
Poppy Grant
April 18, 2017
Les will forever be remembered by all the beautiful landscaping and building projects he completed during his career at UWGB.
April 18, 2017
Barb and family. i read this online and wanted to express my sympathy on your loss. The death of a loved one is the most difficult thing to endure. I hope that the God of all comfort may give you the strength to cope during this most difficult time.
Bonnie (Hucek) and Jim Radosevich
Mary Weber
April 18, 2017
Will miss you Les.
Love Mike and Mary
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