Mary T. Radtke, 56, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away
on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield.
She was born on Sep. 9, 1961, in Menomonee Falls, to
Charles and Eva (Hager) Nelson.
Mary had earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Elementary Education from Alverno College and was an elementary teacher and
principal at Holy Redeemer Christian Academy in Milwaukee, as well as for
Sunday School and VBS Bible Camp.
She was proud of her son Rory’s Army career and his
several advancements, and her grandson Isaiah’s hockey. Mary appreciated the
love of her parents, siblings, friends, church family and each and every
relationship she had. She thanks her mom for always supporting her and all the
help with raising Rory; and the prayers and support of family and friends
during her battle with cancer.
Survivors include her son, Rory Leonard
Radtke-Ostricki; grandson, Isaiah Colton Buczak; granddaughter, Peyton Monroe
Radtke; father, Charles Nelson; mother, Eva Nelson; siblings, Randy (Kathy)
Nelson, Debra Nelson, Scott (Mary) Nelson, Cindy (Tom) Steidl, Pam Miles, Paula
Leissring and Todd (Heather) Nelson; all her nieces and nephews; her Minnesota
family (on her mother’s side); and her Godchildren, Anthony and Luke.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death
by her sister, Kari Marie Nelson; step-mother, Diane Nelson; brother-in-law,
George Uribe; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Dorothy Nelson; and maternal
grandparents, Roger and Margret Hager.
The family thanks the staff at House of the Dove for
their care of Mary. In lieu of flowers, donations to the House of the Dove in
Mary’s name are appreciated.
The memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Woodland Lutheran Church in the town of Rome, with
Pastor Bill Fischer officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday
morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids is
honored to be assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit
www.taylorfuneralhome.net.
