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Karin Radke Obituary
Born: April 1, 1935; Chicago, IL
Died: June 11, 2014; Sheboygan Falls, WI
Karin M. Radke, 79, of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.
She was the former Karin Peters, born on April 1, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Milton and Margaret (Mathieson) Peters.
Karin was a graduate of Schurz High School, Chicago and Augustana School of Nursing, Chicago where she received a degree as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She was a teacher for hearing impaired kids for 25 years in LaGrange Park, Illinois until moving to Wisconsin.
On May 1, 1954, she married David A. Radke in Chicago.
Karin enjoyed quilting, gardening and taking care of her home. She also enjoyed reading and was a member of the Elkhart Lake Book Club.
Survivors include her husband, David; two children, Holly Radke (Michael Olski), David II (Lynn) Radke; three grandchildren, Allison (Austin) Ryan, Ian (Leah) Willmann, Drew Willmann; many great grandchildren, one brother, Keith (Dawn) Peters; and many friends.
A memorial gathering will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Sharon S. Richardson Patient Care Fund.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Sharon S. Richardson for the wonderful care and compassion given to her.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel is assisting the family.
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com
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July 30, 2014
Hi David: I just ran into Melinda today and she gave me the sad news of Karin's passing. I so loved Karin. She was a kind and very nuturing person at a time in my life when I needed it most. I still fondly remember the time when I came to Wisc. with Alison, and Nathan when they were so young. I will pray that God blesses you with all the wonderful memories you two have shared. I know she is your beautiful angel in heaven. Mary Jacob
Fred & Carole Reimold
June 16, 2014
Dear David and Family,
Karin will be missed, she gave so much to everyone she met.
She has touched our family in so many ways with her sweet voice and her interest in everything you were doing. we loved to talk quilting and about our families . What a friend! We are so sorry for your loss.
Barb Techel
June 15, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Karin. She was always so supportive of me and my dog, Frankie (the walk n roll dog). I will miss seeing her sweet face in our little town and our lovely chats. She was a very special lady.
Barb Techel
June 15, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Karin's passing. She was always so supportive of me and my dog, Frankie (the walk n roll dog). I'll miss seeing her sweet face around our little town and our lovely chats. She was such a special lady.
John & Dorothy Kimme
June 15, 2014
Dear David & Family,
Please accept our Sincere and Heart-felt Sympathy on the passing of Karin. It's been our pleasure getting to know the two of you. Happy I could share my double knee replacemnt experience with her. I know she was hoping to be around a good many years to enjoy "Hers"...But God had other plans for her. We'll treasure her memories. Gods' Blessings of Peace and Comfort to You & your Family.
Sincerely,
John & Dorothy Kimme
June 13, 2014
David and Family. We send our deepest sympathy.
With love, Len and Judy Rubens. Fort Myers, FL
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