Elroy Walter John Raduechel

Elroy Walter John Raduechel, 91, of Crystal Falls, went to his Lords home on Friday, October 27, 2017. He was born July 7, 1926 in Wausau, WI, son of the late John and Bertha (Koehler) Raduechel. Elroy was in the United States Army where he served from 1945 - 1947 in WWII and was stationed in Tokyo, Japan. In 1950 he married Jean Carol Moericke from Marion, WI. He was employed as an Heavy Equipment operator in Texas, worked at the Wausau Paper Mill, the Marathon Creamery and Kraft Foods in Wausau. In 1969 Elroy moved to Crystal Falls where he took a position with Forest Associates for six years. He then moved to Fort Worth, TX and worked construction until retiring and moving back to Crystal Falls in 1988. Elroy was an avid antique car restorer and loved listening to Polka music. He loved to play his electric guitar and his concertina, playing in a local band in Wausau, WI named "Bernie and his Polka Dots". Elroy and his brothers, Harvey & Walter played their concertinas together whenever they had a chance. Elroy loved his children and grandchildren very much and spoke of them frequently. He loved people and he put a huge smile on many faces with his wit and funny jokes. He will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and close friends. Elroy is survived by five children, Alan (Elizabeth) Raduechel of Quinlan, TX, Arlen (Mary) Raduechel of Merrill, WI, Bonnie (John) Bruce of Crystal Falls, MI, Carlyn Raduechel (Gordy Robinson) of Amasa, MI, and Arlo (Laura) Raduechel of Davenport, IA; grandchildren, Anna Marie (David) Ponchaud, Niki (Leon) Schiavo and Jennifer (Tom) Williams, all of Crystal Falls, Theresa (Wade) Cornellia of Alpha, Thomas & Abby Raduechel of Davenport, IA, Aaron Raduechel and Loralee (Jeremy) Geire, both of Wausau, Katina (Clint) Willowby and Christopher (Vicky) Raduechel, both of Quinlan, TX, Bonita Raduechel of Dallas, TX, and Kimberly (Steven) Raduechel-LaForais of Negaunee, MI; three step grandchildren, Christina (Mike) Hammill of Escanaba, John Bruce (Charly Sartori) of Crystal Falls and Tara (Greg) Owens of Wilson, WI; 26 great grandchildren of Michigan, Wisconsin and Texas; and several great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; John & Bertha ( Koehler) Raduechel, an infant son, Aaron John Raduechel; a sister, Violet (Raduechel) Kroening; two brothers, Walter and Harvey Raduechel; and the late Jean Raduechel. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 am at the church. Rev. Micheal Laakko will officiate. The Eastside Veterans Council will conduct a Pass-In-Review prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Elroy Raduechel online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Elroy Walter John Raduechel

July 7, 1926 - October 27, 2017