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Barbara Radtke Obituary

Barbara Mary Radtke was born on July 16, 1930 in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, daughter of Albert and Dorothy Lange. She was joined in marriage to Robert Arthur Radtke in 1947. She and her husband pastored Rose of Sharon Temple located at 229 E. Cucharras in Colorado Springs from 1965 to 2005. When her beloved husband passed away in July 2005, she continued to pastor the church until June 2012 when she passed Rose of Sharon on to Rev. James and Lorna Moffett.

Barbara Radtke is survived by two children Kathy Walker (and husband Dale Walker, of Siloam Springs ARs) and Mark Radtke (and wife Sarah Radtke of Lake George, CO), and two grandchildren, Robert London, Tracey DeBord (and husband Steve DeBord) all of Siloam Springs, AR. She is also survived by six great grandchildren Kenna, Kaylee, Clayton, Collin, Emersyn and Casen DeBord, as well as many friends.



Visitation will be held at Blunt Mortuary Friday February 6, 2015 at 12:00 PM. Service will begin at 2:00 PM, followed by graveside at Fairview Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 5, 2015.

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PASTOR PAUL POSTOVOIT

February 15, 2015

RIP SISTER WE WILL BE GLAR WHEN SEE YOU AGAIN PASTOR PAUL MICHELE POSTOVOIT

Deborah Vails

February 9, 2015

My condolences to Mark and Kathy. Sis. Radtke was dear to my heart. I pray that God will strengthen you during this time.

God bless you.

Jeremy Lipinski

February 9, 2015

I'm very saddened that God decided to take Sister Radtke. She was like a spirituap mother; not just to me but to everyone who knew her. Sister Radtke was my lifelong friend in that I knew her my whole 31 years of living. She will be deeply missed. I'll never forget my spiritual mother in the Lord.

Bob and Deb Gorman

February 7, 2015

Mark, Sarah and family we are so sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joanne Monaghan

February 5, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss Kathy and Mark.

Kristi (Dooley) Buckhorn

February 5, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss wish I could be there for you Kathy And Mark but our hearts and prayers are

Philip Reynolds

February 5, 2015

Sister Radtke was one of the most wonderful and truly loving persons I have ever known. Thank you for marrying me and my bride of 25 years now. You are finally back with your GREAT husband.

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