Betty Radtke, 71, of Kronenwetter, passed away peacefully November 18, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Betty was born on December 2, 1949, in Wausau, WI, to the late Albert and Ethel (Drake) Passow. She married Terry Radtke in Wausau on July 25, 1970.
She was a long-time resident of Kronenwetter attending D.C. Everest High School graduating in the class of 1969. Betty was a wonderful wife and mother. She enjoyed being a homemaker. Her biggest enjoyment in life came from her four grandchildren. She was their biggest fan and would often travel great distances to support her grandchildren. She spent many years working at Shopko in Rothschild in the toy department. Betty then went on to be a bank teller at Tower Credit Union at the Wausau and Weston locations. She was a 15-year breast cancer survivor and supported many breast cancer organizations. Betty also enjoyed spending time with her friends. She enjoyed playing many years of recreational volleyball and bowling. Betty enjoyed watching many sports and was a loyal supporter of the Wisconsin teams.
Betty is survived by her husband of 51 years, Terry; daughters, Melanie (Michael) Przybylski and Heidi (Nicholas) Karbon; grandchildren, Nicole and Stacey Przybylski and Ethan and Nolan Karbon; siblings, Clyde Passow, LaVerne McCumber, Roger (Bonnie) Passow, and Jerry (Lynn) Passow; as well as other relatives and friends. She is proceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Megan Przybylski; and siblings, Robert Passow, Alfred Passow, Donald Passow, and Helen Rosenbach.
A Christian Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 6205 Alderson Street, Weston, WI, 54455. Pastor Lance Hoelscher will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Knonenwetter.
The family would like to thank the Aspirus Wausau Hospital ICU team for their wonderful care.
Funeral arrangements made through Beste Funeral Home of Mosinee. Online condolences may be shared at www.bestefh.com