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"It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we pass along the obituary of Judy Radcliffe. Judy and Bob’s commitment to family and community values in their lives and ownership of the Black River Country Bank has always been our guiding light. She will be greatly missed." ~ Bob Becker, President, Black River Country Bank
Judith A. Radcliffe, 87, of Hillsboro, WI and formerly of Black River Falls, WI, passed on peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2025. She was fortunate to be surrounded by friends and family until the end of her life.
Judy will forever be remembered for her sweet disposition, kind spirit and sense of adventure. She was one of those rare individuals who managed to combine fierce independence with a sincere commitment to family. Her life was spent in service to others, all with an innocent joy and smile on her face.
She was born on March 15, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Herbert and Isabelle (Dvorak) Mount. Her Father was a successful attorney in the Milwaukee area and her Mother was the family caretaker for Judy and her three sisters. She grew up in Wauwatosa and was a graduate of Wauwatosa High School in 1955. She and her sisters enjoyed time at their farm in the country, complete with apple orchard and berry bushes, where Judy developed her love of the outdoors.
She was crowned Miss Wauwatosa in 1956 and went on to compete in the Miss Wisconsin pageant, where she finished 6th. She was most proud, however, that her fellow competitors bestowed her with the honor of being selected as "Miss Congeniality", a most proper determination.
The beauty queen went on to attend Iowa State University where she graduated in 1959. Then, she earned her license in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1960.
While attending UW-Madison, she met and fell in love with a dashing law student, Bob Radcliffe, who was "lucky to find her" according to Judy. Bob and Judy married on July 2, 1960 in Wauwatosa, WI and spent the next 54 years together until his death in 2014.
While Bob was busy as Jackson County District Attorney and Circuit Judge, Judy raised four children. With her guidance and determination, her children each graduated as Valedictorian of Black River Falls High School and found successful careers.
She was a constant presence in her children's lives. A loving grandmother who never forgot a birthday. Her devotion to her friends was evident. It was never hard for her to touch lives where ever she went.
Judy also managed to find time to participate in many local community organizations. She served as a Board Member of her beloved Black River Country Bank for over 30 years, where she was instrumental in spearheading many charitable efforts. She led with strength and grace.
Above it all, she loved her time outdoors. Horses were a passion as she continued to ride into her 70s. She loved gardening and bird watching. Judy was game for anything, including Canada fly-in fishing trips, cross country skiing, and anything the grandkids cooked up.
She is survived by her four children, Noel (Dave), Rick (Carol), and twins Robin (Julia) and Rolfe (Erin); 10 grandchildren: Sterling, Griffin, Ian, Sierra, Alex, Amelia, Nora, Mopane, Sawyer and Haley; and one sister Priscilla.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters, Charlotte and Cynthia.
Celebration of Life for Judy Radcliffe will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah, WI. A short ceremony at 1:00 PM is planned followed by lunch. Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah, WI is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials in memory of Judy Radcliffe may be given to the Jackson County Animal Shelter or the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Black River Country Bank Board of Directors
Eric Nordstrom
Melrose, WI
Bob Becker
Black River Falls, WI
Terry Blaken
Melrose, WI
Kevin Cain
Hixton, WI
Barb Simonis
Black River Falls, WI
Ron Perry
Black River Falls, WI
Liz Herzberg
Melrose, WI
Paul Millis
Black River Falls, WI
Black River Falls Office Location
221 Main Street
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9448
Fax: (715) 284-7153
Toll-Free: (877) 284-3575
NMLS # 402796
Black River Country Bank Routing Number: 075906032
President
Robert Becker
becker@brcbank.com
Ext. # 1229
Assistant Vice President
Dana Olson
Ext. # 1230
Organizational & Business Development Officer
Tracy Madvig
Ext. # 1221
Customer Service & Loan Department
Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager/Loan Officer
Kim Torres
Ext. # 1224
NMLS # 1753341
Loan Officer
Max Hart
NMLS # 1257455
Customer Service Team
Personal Banker
Karolyn Gjerseth
kgjerseth@brcbank.com
Ext. # 1233
Customer Service Representative
Computer/Bookkeeping Department
Assistant Vice President Operations
Diane Aldach
Ext. # 1225
Bookkeeping
Tya Muehlenkamp
Ext. # 1236
Bookkeeping
Denise Nerby
Melrose Office Location
401 N. Washington Street
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2411
Fax: (608) 488-2308
Black River Country Bank Routing Number: 075906032
Loan Department
Vice President & Sr. Loan Officer
Justin Blaken
Ext. # 1124
NMLS # 433832
Loan Officer
Loan Processor
Brian Breunig
bbreunig@brcbank.com
Ext. # 1121
Computer/Bookkeeping Department
Cashier
Cindy Adams
Ext. # 1136
Asst. Cashier
Dawn Tracey
Ext. # 1125
Customer Service Team
Customer Service Representative
Paula Proft
Ext. # 1126
Customer Service Representative