Ronald Eldo Radke of Clarks Grove died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at Albert Lea Medical Center.

Ronald was born in Wells on Feb. 29, 1940, the son of Eldo and Arlene (Mansing) Radke. He graduated from Albert Lea High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy.

Ronald had been a resident of Freeborn County most of his life. He worked in the waste water treatment plant for the city of Albert Lea.

Ronald was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Eagles Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time.

Ronald is survived by his daughter, Terry Hanson and her husband, Brian of

Billings, Mont.; grandchildren: Tara Hanson, Aaron Hanson and Leah Hanson; brothers: Larry (Donna) Radke of Minnesota Lake, Richard Radke of Minneapolis; and sister, Sharon Minner of Nebraska.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and wife Dorothy.