Bernard A. Radig, 93, Oshkosh, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was born June 23, 1924, in Oshkosh, the son of August and Rona (Lietzow) Radig. He attended Oshkosh Business College from September 1942 until June 1943 when he joined the Army and was sent to the Army Finance School at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN. After Finance School and other related assignments, Bernard was sent to England with the 116th finance disbursing section and was later discharged from the Army on April 7, 1946, after receiving six medals for his service. Bernard was united in marriage to Lois Vandersee at Trinity Lutheran Church in Oshkosh on August 6, 1966.
Bernard was employed by the Spoo Family for 11 years. In 1960 Bernard began working for Oshkosh Corporation as a draftsman and retired in 1987 as a service parts analyst.
Bernard enjoyed creating art but preferred watercolor. He exhibited at the museum art fair and had his own exhibit of pencil drawings (Scenes of London) at the museum. More hobbies included model railroading which he enjoyed with his son Andy, going to supper clubs, and traveling. Bernard was a lifelong bicyclist and a member of the Spokesman Club, where he published their monthly news report. He had a fondness for Big Band Music and had an extensive collection. Bernard was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Bernard is survived by his wife, Lois, and a son, Andrew.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 370 Bowen Street, Oshkosh, with Rev. Kelly Leary officiating. Entombment will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service.
