Emil Radke

1928 - 2016

Emil Radke, beloved husband of Hilde Radke, passed away in Taber on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the age of 88 years.

Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

The Funeral Service was held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.

Emil is survived by Hilde, his loving wife of sixty one years and their four children Edeltraut Radke (Kevin Schmutz) of Sedgewick, Ron (Belinda) Radke of Taber, Linda Radke (Doug Banks) of Coaldale and Jaden Schafer (Jannis Hanson) of Taber; grandchildren Erica, Adriane (Mark), Shane, Ethan and Tyler (Larissa); great grandchildren Sharissa, Shenae, Noah, Audrey and Paislee. He is also survived by his brother Gerhard (Marjorie) Radke.

He was predeceased by his parents Gottlieb and Hulda Radke, brother Oscar and sister-in-law Annette Radke.

Emil was born on October 12, 1928 in Kulm, Bessarabia. He immigrated to Canada in May of 1953 and married Hilde Porsch on May 28, 1955. They moved to Calgary eventually returning to Taber in 1963 and raising their family on the farm north east of Taber. Emil was a carpenter by trade and also enjoyed farming. On occassion, Emil and Hilde would go dancing at the German Harmony Club. Emil was always laughing and joking with friends and family. His passion was his grandchildren and great grandchildren, always making time for them. Emil will be missed, always loved and remembered by his family and friends.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Emil’s name may be made directly to the Clearview Lodge Resident Council, 4730 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N6 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7 www.heartandstroke.com.