Ralph Bakke

Bakke, Ralph J. "Ole" MADISON - Ralph J. "Ole" Bakke, age 68, died unexpectedly at home, on Tuesday, May 29, 2007. He was born on Oct. 14, 1938, in Lodi, the son of Lewis and Iva (Vogts) Bakke. Ralph was raised on the family farm in Dane. He graduated from Lodi High School. Ralph served in the U.S. Army from 1962 until 1964. He retired from Yahara Materials after working there for more than 20 years. Ralph was a member of Operating Engineers No. 139. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and was an avid reader. Ralph is survived by his wife, Nancy Bakke; daughter, Carman (Shane) Ames; stepdaughter, Joan (Jeff) Wemple; stepson, John Laske; grandchildren, Shyann and Brandon Ames; brothers, Robert (Barbara) Bakke and Glen (Joan) Bakke; a sister, Alice Doerr; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2007. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.