Ruth S. Bradtke, age 66, died Friday, September 9, 2011 in hospice care at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. She was born November 27, 1944 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Herbert J. and Dora (Kuether) Stuedemann.
She is survived by her husband, Joel Bradtke; daughter, Rebecca (Reino Jr.) Lesada; son, Daniel (Kari) Bradtke; son-in-law, John (Tracy) Grade; seven grandchildren, Jenna, Sonia, Blanca, Samara, Portia, Rayna and Quinten; sister, Diane Weis; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, June Mohr; and a daughter, Sarah Anne.
A funeral service will be held at ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 100 Oak St., Prairie du Sac, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011 with Pastor Fred Rilling officiating. A visitation will be held at HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME, Sauk City, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2011 and also at the church on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Merrimac, or the charity of your choice.