WAUKESHA

Carl E. Raduege

April 23, 1913 - July 2, 2008

Carl E. Raduege of Waukesha found peace Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center in Waukesha at age 95. Carl was born April 23, 1913,  to Ida (nee Boettcher) and William Raduege, at the family farm located in what is now the town of Mukwonago (near highways I and 83). 

Carl remained in the area tending to a dairy farm of his own until the early ‘50s. He then moved to Waukesha where he worked at Waukesha Rubber until his retirement.

Carl played baseball for the town of Genesee and was an avid Brewers fan. He also enjoyed many other outdoor activities, including fishing.

Survivors include his sons, Richard and Dale ( Nancy ) Raduege, both of Waukesha ; granddaughters, Paula Schultz of Morgan Hill, Calif. , and Wendy (Donald) Brengosz of Waukesha; great-grandsons, Logan Carl Brengosz and Colton Brengosz; and a brother, Warren ( Alice ) Raduege of the town of Genesee . Carl is further survived by his stepdaughter, Karen (George) Harrison, and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Marian (nee Michaelis) and Lena .

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the 2:30 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, July 8, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church , 300 Carroll St. , Waukesha . Burial to follow at Prairie Home Cemetery . 

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Luke’s Church suggested.

Church and Chapel Funeral Home is serving the family. For more information, call 549-0659 or visit www.churchandchapel.com to view the online obituary, leave condolences or receive directions.

(Freeman - July 5, 2008)