RADKE- Marquis Walter, late of Prince Albert, passed away May 24, 2011 at the age of 83, following a brief battle with cancer.

He was born June 18, 1927 in Guernsey, Sask. A few years later the family moved to Carrot River. It is there that he met his wife Molly (Gaja). They were married in September 1949, and together raised four children. Dad moved his family to Prince Albert in 1969 where he worked at the Pulp Mill until his retirement. Some of Dad’s favorite times were spent at the cabin at Candle Lake, fishing, playing cards, watching sports and visiting with family and friends. Dad loved going to Arizona for the winter. Travelling and socializing with the Good Sam Club was a special time for dad, where he met many wonderful people. Dad loved going for coffee and it became a daily ritual.

Marquis will be lovingly remembered by his wife Molly (Gaja); his children: Donna (Ross) Butterwick, Bruce (Tammy) Radke and Perry (Diane) Radke; his daughter-in-law: Sharon Radke; his grandchildren: Michael (Kristy), Shauna, Carson, Curtis (Stacey), Alicia, Kealey, Stephanie and Nicholas; his great-grandson: Drake Butterwick; his sister: Darlene (Lloyd) Rahn; his brothers: Fred, Gilbert (Evelyn), Clillard (Norma), Earl (Jackie), Bill (Bev), Jim (Marie), Mervin (Darlene) and Dennis; his sisters-in-law: Lee Radke, Clara Radke and Dorothy Gaja; his brothers-in-law: Ed Hewitt and Joe (Carrolyn) Gaja; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Marquis was predeceased by his son: Brian Radke; his grandson: Landon Ellison-Radke; his parents: Walter & Vera Radke ; his in-laws: Joe & Josephine Gaja; his brothers: Clinton, Gordon, Glen and Larry; his sisters: Isabel Schmidt and Betty Hewitt; his brothers-in-law: Walter Schmidt, Abe Hildebrandt and Leo Gaja and his sisters-in-law: Gladys Radke and Gertrude Hildebrandt.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Victoria Union Hospital, 5th floor, for their kindness and understanding.

In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to charity of donor’s choice. A Funeral Service will be held Monday May 30, 2011 ~ 10:30 am at Calvary United Church, with Rev. Nora Vedress officiating. Interment at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. Arrangements in care of Northern Funeral Service, MacKenzie Chapel. Brian and Bev Stobbs, Funeral Directors.
306-763-8488 www.northernfuneralservice.ca

• Date : 2011-05-24 06:00:00