Richard C. ‘Dick’ RaderAKRON – Richard C. “Dick” Rader, 97, of rural Akron, passed at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.
Dick was born on July 19, 1924, in Akron, to the late Ralph and Grace Miller Rader. He was married on Nov. 18, 1945, in the Akron United Methodist Church to LaDonna M. Summe; she preceded him in death on Jan. 24, 2019.
He was a 1942 graduate of Akron High School. He was a lifetime member of the Akron United Methodist Church. Dick was a proud farmer. He took great care in raising cattle for many years. In years past, he also raised hogs.
Dick was a member of the Lincoln Masonic Lodge #523 of Macy since 1955 and the Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine since 1962. He was honored as a Sagamore of the Wabash in 1986 by Gov. Robert D. Orr. He was an avid Purdue Boilermakers fan. Dick was known to be meticulous in everything he did.
Dick is survived by a daughter, Candi Newell, of Silver Lake, as well as many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 74 years, LaDonna.
The funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor David Eaton officiating.
The interment will take place following the service in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, next to his wife and parents.
Visitation hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
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Memorial contributions can be made to the Akron United Methodist Church in his memory.
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