Kenneth D. Rader

Kenneth D. Rader, age 89, passed away December 5, 2009 at 2:16 AM at Bremen Healthcare.

Kenneth was born September 18, 1920 in Bremen, IN to Leroy & Florence (Dumph) Rader. He graduated from Bremen High School in 1939. On October 2, 1941 he married Mary Ellen Shafer & they recently celebrated 68 years of marriage.

Before working full time as a farmer Kenneth had worked for Sunset Hill Farm of Valparaiso, IN & Liberty Coach of Bremen. He had also worked for several years as a substitute bus driver for Bremen schools.

Kenneth was a member of Bremen United Methodist for over 70 years where he had served as a trustee & the president & treasurer of the win a couple class. He was also a longtime member of the Indiana Farm Bureau, president of the German Township Farm Bureau, & director of the Fulton-Marshall Co-op for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Rader of Bremen; 4 Children: Sue (George) Schmitt of Phoenix, AZ, Sally (Larry) Preece of Sykesville, Maryland, Rosalie Rader of Bremen, & Don (Phyllis) of Aurora, Colorado;1 Brother: Richard (Thelma) Rader of Bremen; 1 Sister: Louise (Maynard) Hochstetler of Bremen; 7 Grandchildren & 7 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Sharp.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 1:30 PM at Mishler Funeral Home in Bremen, IN. Pastor Kevin Miller will officiate.

Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Tuesday, December 8, 2009.

Memorials contributions may be directed to Hospice or Bremen United Methodist Church.

The Mishler Funeral Home in Bremen is assisting the family with arrangements.