Gladys M. Radtke

Obituary

Gladys Mae Radtke was born on November 1, 1927, in Preston Lake Township, rural Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Martin and Rose (Schroeder) Wehking. Gladys was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. She received her education in Buffalo Lake, and was a graduate of the Buffalo Lake High School class of 1945. Gladys furthered her education at the Minnesota School of Business, graduating in 1946.

On April 16, 1949, Gladys was united in marriage to Oliver Hoff at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. Gladys and Oliver shared one year of marriage until Oliver passed away in September 1950.

On April 25, 1953, Gladys was united in marriage to Alfred “Tiny” Radtke at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. This marriage was blessed with two children, Pamela and Jon. Following their marriage, Gladys and Tiny resided in Lakeside, Minnesota, until moving into Buffalo Lake and later made their home at Green Castle in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 40 years of marriage until Tiny passed away on November 25, 1993.

Gladys was employed as a bookkeeper at the Farmers Co Op in Buffalo Lake. She retired in 1989. Gladys was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She was also a member of the Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary, serving as treasurer for 10 years.

Gladys enjoyed knitting, reading, and attending Bible studies. She volunteered her time at the nursing home in Hutchinson. She especially cherished time spent with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.

Gladys passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Cedar Crest Estate in Silver Lake, Minnesota, at the age of 98 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Gladys is survived by her:
Daughter, Pamela Lemish of AZ;
Son, Jon Radtke and his wife, Sylvia of Hutchinson, MN;
Step Daughter, Judy Sladek Cedar Mills, MN;
Grandchildren, Nicole (Ryan) Krippner, Eleanor Lemish (Bryan Silverman);
Great-Granddaughter, Hannah Krippner;
3 Step Grandchildren, Russel (Tammy) Victorian, Cheryl Artmann, Stephanie (Mike) Duffy;
8 Step Great-grandchildren;
Many other relatives and friends.

Gladys is preceded in death by her Parents, Martin and Rose Wehking; Spouses, Oliver Hoff, Alfred Radtke; Son, Robert Hoff in infancy; Brother, LuVerne (Lucille) Wehking; Son-in-law, Tom Lemish; Brothers-in-law, Raymond Radtke, Fred (Jean) Radtke; Sisters-in-law, Lydia Radtke, Minnie (Otto) Bach; Parents-in-law, Fredric and Matilda Radtke.