George Radtke

George E. Radtke, age 92, of Wisconsin Rapids went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sigel. Rev. Ryan Anderson will officiate. Burial will be at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Sigel.

George was born on September 1, 1932 in Stevens Point, WI to Joseph and Bernice (Trzebny) Radtke. He served his country with honor in the US Army from 1952-1954. George married Helen Quinnell on July 7, 1953 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sigel. They were blessed with 58 years of marriage. Helen passed away in 2012.

George worked for Nekoosa Papers for over 30 years. After retirement, George and Helen were camp hosts at Jordan Park for many years.

George was a huge Green Bay Packers fan and Milwaukee Brewers Fan. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR races. He looked forward to fishing in Canada with the guys and deer hunting. George was a handyman and could fix almost anything.

George is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Doug) Pechinski of Wisconsin Rapids and son Dave Radtke of Milton, Delaware; granddaughters: Rebecca Pechinski and Holly (Don) Mjelde; sister-in-law, Jane Quinnell; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; sister, Irene Quinnell; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Charlie (Barbara) Quinnell, Gerald Quinnell, Richard (Irene) Quinnell, James Quinnell, Ruth (Rueben) Baltus, John (Irene) Quinnell, and Ellen Quinnell. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Edward Aron; niece, Correne Gaboda; and nephew, Mark Quinnell.

The family would like to thank the staff of St. Croix Hospice Care, Our House Assisted Living, and Aspirus Riverview Hospital for all the care George and the family received.

Memorials may be designated to St. John Lutheran Church in Sigel.

Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Radtke family.