Mr. Radisic dedicated 51 years of his life to the tugboat industry and the Mississippi River. He served many of those years as Captain of his tug and ended his career with Material Sales Corporation. Mr. Radisic was also a member of Operating Engineers, Local 513. In his free time Rat enjoyed golfing; sports, especially college football; horses and horse racing, spending many enjoyable days at the track. He was a proud supporter of Paralyzed Veterans of America. In his final act of kindness, Rat donated the Gift of Life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Rose, nee DeBra, Radisic; and a brother, Carl Radisic, Jr.
Rat is survived by his wife, Beverly A., nee Brawley, Radisic; a son, James A. Radisic; a daughter, Jana M. Radisic; two step-sons, Steven Fisher and Randy “Unch” Fisher; two step-daughters, Stacey Fisher-Smith and Shelly (Ty) Lindhorst; his dear friend, Erin Gaul; 12 step-grandchildren, including Breana “Boo” Phillips; 2 step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Boneta; and a niece, Meredith Boneta.
Memorials are requested to the Paralyzed Veterans of America and may be made at www.pva.org Condolences may be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com
Memorial Gathering: A celebration of Rat’s Life will be Thursday, March12, 2020 from 4:00 till 8:00 pm at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL.
