Ralph Radke

Ralph E. Radke, 89, of Sheboygan, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at St. Nicholas Hospital. Ralph was born March 28, 1927, in Sheboygan, to the late Edward and Mary Louise Radke. Ralph graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1947. He served his country in the United States Navy. On March 28, 1951, he married the former Mary Fields at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Ralph was employed by Sheboygan Glass as a architectural hardware consultant for 27 years.
Ralph enjoyed reading, bowling, golfing and was involved in show business with his wife for 20 years. He also enjoyed camping with Pearl and Bill, going on cruises and traveling, especially to Hawaii.
In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by 2 grandchildren, Randie (Adam) Boyd, Sheboygan and Nicholas Baalke, Sheboygan; one brother, James (Diane) Radke, Sheboygan; four sisters, Virginia (Louis) Woick, Sheboygan, Doris Wagner, Sheboygan, Barbara Dougherty, Sheboygan and Judy (Peter) Gabrielse, Sheboygan Falls and one brother-in-law, Thomas (Patricia) Fields.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Radke Elliott and his sister, Pearl.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., at St. Dominic Catholic Church, (2133 North 22nd Street, Sheboygan) with the Rev. Phil Reifenberg as celebrant. Friends may call on Friday, at the church, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Entombment will follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook.