Ellen F. Follett

It is with great sadness that the family announces her death on, Monday May 14, 2018. Ellen was born in Hales Corners, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Gertrude (Nee O’Donnell) Radermacher who preceded her in death, as well as her sister Theresa (William) McCoy and her brother Robert Radermacher.

Ellen will be fondly remembered as a beloved wife, mother and sister. By her own words she “lead a full and rewarding life” filled with many “firsts” – first women Mechanical engineer to graduate from Marquette University and the first women Mechanical engineer hired by General Motors – AC Spark Plug to name a few. She was a woman of strength, grace and courage and had an uncompromising faith. She was a devout Roman Catholic , staying true to her faith in spite of the “changes in the church.”

Ellen will be forever remembered by her beloved husband Martin, and their children, Paul and Denise, by her sister Barbara (Richard) Clark and her dear cousins as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family and dear friends.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Friday May 18th, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM followed by the Rosary at 6:30 PM.