Richard “Rocky” Radtke (age 62)
November 7, 2023
Son of the late Maria and Bo. Brother and best friend of Mark (Jean) and uncle of Joshua. Rocky was a dear friend of many.
Rocky was the former owner of the Baker’s Streetcar Bar which was renowned for his Alley Cow Grill. He was also a paramedic and most recently worked for the City of Hamtramck. He had a love of entertaining and cooking and would watch cooking shows for new ideas . He also enjoyed singing a tune or three or four when drinks were rolling at the bar.
Rocky’s stature was big and you could hear his laugh from a mile away but his huge heart dwarfed his appearance and made you love him even more.
Rocky’s Christmas Party at Bakers always raised money and donations for the Michigan Anti Cruelty Society. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Rocky’s name to them at https://macsshelter.org/donate/
Visitation
Friday, November 17 , 2023 from 1 – 9 PM Prayers TBD
Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home (map)
2396 Caniff
Hamtramck MI 48212
Funeral service
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Lying in state at 9:30 AM until time of funeral mass at 10 AM.
St. Florian Catholic Church (map)
2626 Poland
Hamtramck MI 48212
Entombment
Mount Olivet Cemetery (map)
17100 Van Dyke
Detroit MI 48234
Thanks for sponsoring all the softball teams you will be my prayers Masses – went school with you grade 1-12 you were a heckuva power forward who could shoot from 10 feet out too . Your bar was literally a place where everyone knew your name especially Hamtramckans . Your mom was one of a kind – hope to see you again neighbor Richard as one of our wonderful nuns called you and guess I’ll never pay you back for those Acey / Ducey pots from our late teens / 20 s but you usually were the big winner Thanks for attending every single Ochab wedding too – you were larger than life for sure
RIP Rocky. Thanks for many great memories at Bakers.
Rocky, you were truly one of a kind. Your laugh could bring a smile to anyone. Thank you for years of memories. May you Rest in Peace.
Prayers to you Richard.
There was never a more loving, kind, or caring human being than Rocky. We loved playing ball for Baker’s Streetcar and loved all the gatherings on the eve of Christmas Eve. We will miss singing carols with you!
Rock was the Best ,great memories working with him at city Hall and seeing him in Class at St.Forian a true Gentleman ,Hamtramck lost a Great Man ,RIP Rocky
Knew rocky a bit from high school – got to know him a bit better from bakers. Loved his Friday steak outs – good food . Treated everyone like a best friend R.I.p.
Rocky – Will be so missed ,
Loved his Friday steak outs – good food . All the other holidays he hosted, an just a fun night to hang @ Bakers Rocky treated everyone like a best friend will miss his amazing smile and laughter R I P our friend ❤️ ♥️
So sorry for your loss..lost another good person…
Stubby..
Richard, may you be at peace.
You were best man at our wedding,
Hoping you and Fred are having some good laughs together up there!
I will remember the good times and laughter we all shared.
To know Rocky was to love Rocky. A neighborhood kid “done good”. Rocky loved everyone and going to the Baker Street when he owned it was like going to the bar “Cheers”..everyone knew you – or would know you soon.
We had several bike ride outings from his bar with always well over 100 people and everyone just loved going there. Rocky knew how to make everyone feel welcomed.
Rocky will be missed – a force for good – true loss.
We will miss you sending my prayers to your family
I have many great memories of Rich, and he was such a kind and thoughtful person. Years ago he attended a basketball tournament in Indiana with my cousins and myself, and I remember how nice he was to everyone, and how he would light up a room with his laugh. Then, whenever I went to Baker’s with friends he was so friendly and kind.