Patricia A. Radke

Patricia A. Radke, 84, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the LakeHouse in Chippewa Falls under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

On May 27, 1940, Patricia "Pat" was born to Milton and Alvera (Boos) Zenner in Chippewa Falls, WI. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1958. Pat was united in marriage to the love of her life, Harold "Hal" Radke on June 21, 1958, and started her life journey moving many, many times worldwide supporting Hal's military career. While raising 4 small children without her family nearby, she moved across seas and always said she could write a book about her adventures.

When Hal retired from the military in 1978, they settled back in Chippewa Falls to be closer to family. She was dedicated to her family and loved them immensely. Pat was a strong Christian woman and she made this world a better place. She was an active member of the Jim Falls Lions Club and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 246. Pat was very creative, enjoying interior design, painting, and many other arts and crafts. Her family always came first and she had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had an exceptional kind of strength and grace, a wonderful example of what it means to truly have faith and to trust in God. Her gentle spirit and open heart always made people feel cherished with her unconditional love and acceptance.

Pat was a wonderful mom that will be dearly missed and she left a special legacy of love and compassion that will live on in her beautiful children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. With love, Rest in Eternal Peace until we meet again.

Pat is survived by her husband, of 66 years, Hal; two sons, Rickey (Lori) Radke of Chippewa Falls and Ronald (Nancy) Radke of Eau Claire; two daughters, Pamela (Jim) Neitman of Chippewa Falls and Sharel (Kyle) Dresel of Chippewa Falls; grandchildren, Tricia (Charles) Foster, Jennifer Radke, Rachel Radke, Ryan Denning, and Brooklyn (Bryce) Dankers; great-grandchildren, Keion, Kobe, Alivia, Alana, Harvey, and Kashton; her step grandchildren, Kara Jensen, Angie Gehl and Andrew Gehl; sister-in-law, Joyce Radke; brothers-in-law, John (Barb) Radke and Mike (Louise) Radke; along with many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Richard & Kathy Zenner; brother-in-law, Steve Radke; father & mother-in-law, Huck & Jean Radke; and stepfather, Leonard Korn.

A private memorial service will be held for the family.

Family and friends are welcome to join a Celebration of Life for Pat on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 246 in Chippewa Falls from 1 - 4pm.

The family would like to thank the staff at the LakeHouse, St. Croix Hospice, and special friend, Sharon Dumholt for their kind and compassionate care given to Pat and their support to the family.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Freedom Honor Flight.