Obituary for Wayne William Radke
RADKE, Wayne
1946 – 2022
Mr. Wayne William Radke passed away peacefully, with his daughters by his side, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the age of 75 years. Wayne was born in Ponoka, Alberta on December 2, 1946. He married Lynda Lauer on May 4, 1968, and they had three children. Wayne and Lynda lived in Alix, Alberta, raising their children and working various jobs, before they took a chance at owning their own business, Waylyn Hardware Store. Later, Wayne and Lynda moved to Red Deer and set permanent roots. Wayne enjoyed spending time with family and friends, which were very important to him, and most important, his grandkids, and great grandkids and their many accomplishments. He would attend all extracurricular activities any chance he had. Wayne enjoyed touring the United States following the NASCAR races. He also enjoyed dancing, curling, vintage cars, and vintage car auctions. Wayne was always found where the fun was, you could say - he was the fun. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Cheryl Radke, and Nicola (Chris) Butler, his three granddaughters, Michelle (Duncan) Jamieson, Ruby Butler and Grace Butler, and his great grandchildren, Jax and Elyric. He will also be sadly missed by his brother, Harold Radke, his two sisters-in-law, Joy (Ernie) Groom and Donna Lauer, and his brother in-law, Mike Lauer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Wayne was predeceased by his wife, Lynda, his son, Jamie, a sister-in-law, Patricia Radke, a brother-in-law, Edward Lauer, a nephew, Kelly Groom, and his nieces, Cheryl Radke and Kim Keating. A Celebration of Wayne’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67 A Street, Red Deer Alberta on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. If desired Memorial Donations in Wayne’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation at www.rdrhf.com. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
1946 – 2022
Mr. Wayne William Radke passed away peacefully, with his daughters by his side, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the age of 75 years. Wayne was born in Ponoka, Alberta on December 2, 1946. He married Lynda Lauer on May 4, 1968, and they had three children. Wayne and Lynda lived in Alix, Alberta, raising their children and working various jobs, before they took a chance at owning their own business, Waylyn Hardware Store. Later, Wayne and Lynda moved to Red Deer and set permanent roots. Wayne enjoyed spending time with family and friends, which were very important to him, and most important, his grandkids, and great grandkids and their many accomplishments. He would attend all extracurricular activities any chance he had. Wayne enjoyed touring the United States following the NASCAR races. He also enjoyed dancing, curling, vintage cars, and vintage car auctions. Wayne was always found where the fun was, you could say - he was the fun. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Cheryl Radke, and Nicola (Chris) Butler, his three granddaughters, Michelle (Duncan) Jamieson, Ruby Butler and Grace Butler, and his great grandchildren, Jax and Elyric. He will also be sadly missed by his brother, Harold Radke, his two sisters-in-law, Joy (Ernie) Groom and Donna Lauer, and his brother in-law, Mike Lauer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Wayne was predeceased by his wife, Lynda, his son, Jamie, a sister-in-law, Patricia Radke, a brother-in-law, Edward Lauer, a nephew, Kelly Groom, and his nieces, Cheryl Radke and Kim Keating. A Celebration of Wayne’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67 A Street, Red Deer Alberta on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. If desired Memorial Donations in Wayne’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation at www.rdrhf.com. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.