Harvey D. Radle
Harvey D. Radle, age 93, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at Orchard Hills Assisted Living in Eau Claire, WI. Harvey was born on October 30, 1932, in Arkansaw, WI. He was the son of Mathilda (Bauer) and George Radle and grew up in the Arkansaw area. Harvey graduated from Arkansaw High School in 1950. He was employed by his father on the family farm until 1955. At that time, he enlisted into the U.S. Army and served 18 months overseas in the European Operations operating heavy equipment. Harvey was honorably discharged in 1957. He returned home to the family farm helping his father and many neighbors with their farming jobs.
On January 11th, 1958, Harvey married Blanche Bauer at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lima. Harvey and Blanche farmed in Arkansaw until their partial retirement in 1995. Harvey enjoyed all kinds of sports. He especially enjoyed watching his six children participate in events throughout their school years and after. Harvey was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Arkansaw. He served on the Arkansaw and Durand school board for many years, the Waterville Town Board, FSA, Farmer’s Union & Catholic Family Life. He served as director on the Equity Livestock board and Mid America Cooperative. Later on, he drove school bus for the Durand-Arkansaw School District for many years taking the kids to their sporting events and other activities. Harvey enjoyed the many travels that he took with his family over the years.
Over the past three and a half years, he created more memories and special bonds with staff and residents at Orchard Hills Assisted Living in Eau Claire, WI.
Harvey is survived by his five sons: Randy of Arkansaw, Rod (Deb) of Plum City, Curt (Sharlene) of Durand, Chris (Dana) of Arkansaw, Wayne of Arkansaw, and one daughter, Mary (Larence) of Lake City, MN. His beloved grandchildren: Lindsey and Derek: Logan, Lawton and Lexie; Maisie, Riley, and Josie; Autumn and Zoey; and nine great-grandchildren. His sister Lucille Valitchka of Appleton, WI and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death was his wife Blanche, his parents Mathilda and George Radle and mother and father-in-law Mary and Albert Bauer; sister Evelyn Weiss and husband Gene; sister Arlene Pittman and husband Bob, brother Galen and his wife Bernadine, brother Norbert.
The Radle Family would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude and thanks to everyone at Orchard Hills Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice for the kind and compassionate care given to Harvey.
Memorial visitation for Harvey will be Monday, August 24, 2026, from 4 to 7 PM at Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand. Visitation continues Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 10 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Arkansaw. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 AM with Fr. Kurt Apfelbeck officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.
Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.
