Ralph Patzke, 70, of Savoy died Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Carle Arbours in Savoy.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 9 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Champaign. Rev. James Wright will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Champaign. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Tuesday at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory 1900 S. Philo Rd. Urbana.

Ralph Patzke was born August 19, 1937 in McHenry, IL a son of Emil and Pearl Feltz Patzke. He married Andrea Hansen on October 26, 1957. She preceded him in death on December 24, 1994.

He is survived by his children Jeff (Elizabeth) Patzke of Ashley, OH, Karen (Brad) Stahlke of Naperville, IL, and four grandchildren Alaina, Rob, Alison, and Kristin.

Mr. Patzke attended the U of I and worked as an accountant. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and C-U Optimists Club, having previously served as President of both organizations. He was a board member of the St. John's Lutheran School and an avid Illini fan.

Memorials may be made to C-U Optimist Club. Condolences may be offered at renner-wikoffchapel1@comcast.net.