Keith Richard Rademann

Keith Richard Rademann, 74, a resident of Fond du Lac, WI and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospice Home of Hope.He was born on January 11, 1935, in Fond du Lac, a son to Richard and Elsie M. Sieg Rademann. Keith was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac.Keith was a graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School, Class of 1953.He married Bernice C. Batterman on April 26, 1958 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church.He enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guard in 1957. On October 15, 1961, Keith was ordered to active duty as a result of the Berlin Crisis. He was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington, until August 2, 1962, and continued to serve in the National Guard for a number of years until he was honorably discharged.He started working for his father at the Marblehead Stone Co. in 1951. Along with his brother, Bruce, he started Oakfield Stone Co. in 1958. In 1966, he started Rademann Landscaping Service in the Fond du Lac area. Rademann Stone & Landscape Co., Inc. was formed in 1972 through the merger of Rademann Landscaping Service and his father’s company, Rademann Stone Co., Inc. Until 2007, Keith was president of Rademann Stone & Landscape Co., Inc. and was currently Chairman of the Board.Keith was a charter member of Luther Memorial Church. He was a lifetime member of Eden Rod & Gun Club. He was also a member of the Kilowatt Club, Super Bowl Club and the Fond du Lac Yacht Club. In his earlier years, his hobbies included snowmobiling, hunting and bowling. Most recently, he enjoyed trapshooting, boating and the Stock Market.He is survived by his wife, Bernice; together with four children, all of Fond du Lac: Ronald (Erin) Rademann and their children: Brooke, Ryan, Courtney, and Travis; Rick (Sandy) Rademann and their children: Brock (special friend Cassie Wendt), and Brittney; Karen Habriga and her stepsons: Alex, George Jr., Paul, and Aaron; Kathy (Mark) Reimer and their children: Katie, Tucker, and Kelie; one sister, Betty Rozek of Eden; one brother, Bruce (Rusty) Rademann of Rosendale; two stepbrothers: Randall (Judy) Atkins of Fond du Lac, Brian (Mary) Atkins of Brighton, CO; two sisters-in-law: Marian (Donnie) Seibel, Elaine Tagliapietra; former sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Rademann; aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Rademann in 1987; his mother, Elsie Ackermann in 2008; his stepmother, Helen Rademann in 1989; two brothers-in-law: Linus Rozek, Donny Tagliapietra; a son-in-law, George Habriga; aunts, uncles, and cousins.The visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac, and from 1:00 p.m.until the time of service on Friday, February 13, 2009, at Luther Memorial Church, 134 21st Street, Fond du Lac.His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at church with the Rev. David Naumann officiating. Entombment will follow in Ledgeview Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Luther Memorial Church, St. Agnes Hospice Home of Hope, or Central Wisconsin Cancer Program.The family would like to thank our special friends, Rev. David Naumann of Luther Memorial Church and Bruce Mach of Mach Funeral Chapel for their genuine care, time, and dedication. We would also like to thank the physicians, nurses, and staff of the Central Wisconsin Cancer Program, together with the nurses, volunteers, and staff of Hospice Home of Hope.

Keith Richard Rademann

January 11, 1935 - February 7, 2009