Roland Harry Radmer
April 15, 1930 - March 08, 2014
Obituary
MADISON-Roland Radmer, age 83, of Oak Park Place, Madison, died there on Saturday, March 8, 2014. He was born in Milwaukee to Alfred and Anna Radmer, graduated from West Division High School and received a degree in music education from Milwaukee State Teachers College and a master’s degree from UW-Madison. He married Marcia Widowit in 1953 and moved to Mauston, where he served as Mauston High School’s band director. They moved to Cottage Grove in 1982, where he worked as a Lutheran Brotherhood agent, and heroically cared for Marcia during decades of a chronic illness. He is survived by children, Steve of Mauston, partner Lynn Barrea, and grandchildren, Jenna, Sean and Cassidy; Jeff of Brookfield and grandchildren, Samantha and Jacob; Sue of New York City; son-in-law, Richard Manson and granddaughter, Emma; and Catherine of Wayland, Mass.; son-in-law, David Lifland; and grandchildren, Seth and Anna. Roland was predeceased by Marcia last October; a memorial service will be held for both at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Judy Johnson Beane
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My most treasured moments in high school was being part of a great marching band. I graduated in 1961 and mr. Radner taught me how to play the flute. I had the utmost respect for him. My sympathies to the family.
Judy Johnson Beand
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Susan C
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Dear Radmer Family,
I share my deepest sympathies with you. Roland was one of my favorite teachers in high school. I think of him whenever I hear a John Phillip Sousa marching band piece or Black Magic Woman from my pep band days. He devoted his life to music and your mother. I am so sorry for her passing as well. May you find comfort in your parents' eternal peace together.
Fondly,
Susan (Demaske) Covarrubias
Madison, Wisconsin
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Shannon (Denicke) Moore
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I have just learned that Mr. Radmer passed away. I have very fond memories of him. He taught me to play the cornet, valve trombone and baritone. He instilled my love of music and it was an honor to march in the Marching Band in parades and football games. I am very sorry for your loss.
Shannon (Denicke) Moore