Paul J. Radke

Paul James Radke, age 89, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in his home with family by his side.  He was born, April 16, 1933, in Marathon, WI to the late Paul James Radke Sr. and Bertha (Goetsch) Radke. 

Paul is survived by his wife, JoAnn Zindorf, whom he married on October 18, 1986, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau, WI. In their 44 years together; they loved living at their Lac Vieux Desert home, fishing and snowmobiling and travelled out west multiple times, including Yellowstone National Park.  Throughout Paul’s travels, both professionally and personally he was able to visit all 50 states and many trips to Europe. They eventually moved back to Wausau in 2016. 

Paul owned several businesses during his life in both Wausau and New Lisbon WI. He was a partner in the GMC dealership and played an integral part in its start up. He established and owned North Central Leasing to serve the local window manufacturers. Paul, and his partner, then started G&R Transport to haul Wausau red granite, polished and rough rock. Through his successes, he was able to sell his business in 1991 and retire.  In 1995, he came out of retirement to help start Cedar Springs BP convenience store, campground, and restaurant in the Mauston-New Lisbon area with JoAnn. 

Paul is survived by his sister Violet Hackbarth, daughters Jacqueline (Jim) Wrycha; Judith (Tim) Deland; Jill Radke; Joy (Kevin) Mallum and stepdaughters Cynthia (Bill) Veit; Deborah (Dennis) Fleischman and Rebecca (Roy) Stone.  He is further survived by 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  Paul is preceded in death by his infant daughter Cynthia, his parents Paul and Bertha Radke, also brothers Oscar, Harold, Albert, John and his sisters, Grace and Doris.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau, WI. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Restlawn Cemetery, Wausau.