Albert R. Radtke

On January 26, 2016, Albert R Radtke passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center due to complications after surgery. He was 77 years old. Spending his childhood years in Sandy Bottom-Rock Hall, MD, he enjoyed living the country life on a small farm with his grandparents. He later moved to Baltimore, MD, to live with a dear uncle to find work. In 1958, Albert joined the Coast Guard. He served six years in the Coast Guard before joining the Maryland State Police in 1963. During his 19 year-career at the Maryland State Police, Albert served in patrol, the automotive inspection division and as a firearm instructor. Albert’s love was competing in pistol shooting competitions. Representing the Maryland State Police, Albert won numerous local, regional and national pistol shooting competitions to include the Maryland Governors Twenty, the Funny Gun High Master, the Top 4-Man and the Top 2-Man Team in the Nation. Some of his scores have yet to be broken! He met his beloved wife Glenda Radtke in 1981, a marriage that spanned 33 years. After retiring as a police officer, Albert and Glenda moved to Easton, Maryland. Albert always had a connection to the Eastern Shore. Albert’s hobbies included fine wood working, playing music, singing, shooting sports, and spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed going to his favorite restaurant Suicide Bridge in Hurlock, MD. He was always mindful of the needs of others and will be remembered for his outgoing personality, contagious smile and his ability to make others laugh. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Glenda Radtke, his sister Mona Lastner, his sons, Albert R Radtke III (Trey) and his wife Susan of Rosedale, MD, and his other son, Keith H Radtke and his wife Cathleen of Ridgely, MD; his step-son Michael Marshall and his wife Kelly of Denver, CO, his step-daughter Kim Marshall and her life partner Tracy of Long Beach, CA., and lastly his grandchildren to include; Jackie Schneider, Bri Radtke, Nicholas Marshall, Amos Marshall, Jackson Marshall, Abigail Radtke, Nika Marshall and beloved cat Casey. Donations, in his memory, can be made to Talbot Humane, 7894 Ocean Gateway, P.O. Box 1143, Easton, MD 21601. A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.

Albert R. Radtke

February 28, 1938 - January 26, 2016