RADER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Ray Louis Rader of RR 3, Zurich, age 90. Beloved husband of the late Mary Isobel (Wilson) Rader (1985) and Dorothy (Walters) (Finkbeiner) Rader (1992). Loved father of Carol Cross & her partner Dan Rock of Parkhill, Barb Vella & her partner Paul Wilson of Woodstock and Brenda & Jeff Bennewies of RR 3 Zurich. Loving Grandpa of Meagan & Ben Halyk, Chelsea & Jordan Fagan, Shannon & Chris Seymour, Nick Rock & partner Sarah Kustermans and Jordan Rock, Great Grandpa of Leah Fagan, Nicola Halyk and Jack Seymour. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Floyd & Margaret Rader and Lloyd Rader all of Dorchester, Evelyn & Bob Miller of Exeter, Roy and Marg Wilson of Centralia and Ron & Joyce Wilson of Alberta. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents John L. & Hilda (Neuschwanger) Rader, brother Earl Rader & his wife June, sister Doris MacGregor & her husband Colin and sister-in-law Audrey Rader. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with Visitation on Monday, January 6, 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III Officiating. Spring Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Memorial donations to Zion Lutheran Church or charity of Choice would be appreciated.
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Karen Rader
To Ray Rader’s family! Thinking of you at this sad time. Remember the good memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
From Karen & (Don) Rader family your old neighbours on the Goshen line.
Joan & Bob Finkbeiner
Our thoughts and prayers go to Ray’s family
God bless Ray was a great family and enjoyed to farm.
Peggy Restemayer
Carol, Barb, Brenda & Families,
I was sorry to hear that Ray passed away. I have great memories of parties,
playing crokinole & cards with him, Harold & Liz.
My favourite memory was in 1987 for the Dashwood Halloween Dance Ray was a
a good sport & let me dress him up as the jolly green giant & I was the sprout.
We had a great time. We didn’t win because Glen & Harold won with their top hats
and Liz won dressed like an old lady.
Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Sincere Sympathy,
Peggy Restemayer
Glen and Donna Greb
To Ray’s family. Glen and I want to express our sincere condolences at this sad time. May you experience peace and strength in the days ahead. Glen and Donna Greb
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Donna Perry
To Ray’s whole family
So very sorry for your loss. Remember all the wonderful times you had together.
With Deepest Sympathy Donna Perry
Jim Oesch
Carol ,Barb and Brenda
Sending my condolences on your dad’s passing.He was one of the best school bus drivers ever
Linda Balch
Carol, Barb, Brenda and families,
So many memories flood my mind during this difficult time. I know as a little girl Uncle Ray was this huge man I definitely had to look up to! Later as an adult I realized that he was just a gentle giant.
I will share one of my childhood memories of your Dad. I was about 10 years old and I had to collect seeds for a school project. Well Mom and Dad dropped Beth and I off at Grandma’s for a few days and Grandma took us out to the farm as she called it. I asked Uncle Ray if I could have some seeds from the barn. His response was “city kids” you won’t even know the difference between them. He took me out to the barn and taught me the difference between wheat and barley. I remember that to this day and so much more.
Please accept condolences from Mark and I and know that we are thinking about you. May you rest in peace Uncle Ray.
Love Linda
Sandra Schroeder
Such warm memories I hold of Ray and Isobel welcoming me into their family fold whenever I spend time at their farm playing with Carol and Barb, Brenda. Mischievous and a big kid himself, he’d often join in with our water fights and hiding games, entertaining us with his humour and playfulness while Mother Isobel watched and giggled. In our teen years he would tease and tolerate our partying in his barn on Halloween, or around the summer campfire late into the night, always keeping a watchful but not intrusive eye on our shenanigans. Throughout his aging years I have admired his resilience, independence, his interest and involvement in community and love of family. A good and kind, softly spoken man. Ray you have surely earned your wings to fly home.
Joan Finkbeiner
Ray’s family.
My condolences to all of you. Cherish all of your memories with your dad.
Joan Finkbeiner
Mike & Leanne Restemayer
Brenda, Jeff, and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Ray. We are thinking of you’s at this time.
Mike, Leanne, Dakota & Miley Restemayer
Kathy Hayter
I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing ,thoughts and prayers for all of Ray’s family and friends.Keep all your fun loving memories close to your ♥
evelyn vincent
Carol, Dan, Brenda & Jeff and families
Sincere sympathy. Such a huge loss. May the good memories of happier times help bring peace, comfort and strength.
Blessings
Mike & Colleen Cyr & Girls
Dear Brenda, Jeff, Barb, Carol and families,
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
We are saddened of Ray’s passing, Ray was a quiet spoken and gentle giant who carried a warm friendly little smile. We are going to miss his presence during our visits/gatherings and all the stories of old and new we shared.
Rest in peace Ray.
Sincere condolences;
Mike and Colleen Cyr
Melody, Michaela and Corissa Cyr
Carolyn
Radar Family;
My deepest condolences are sent to you all. I have fond memories of Ray. May all the laughter and memories remain close to your hearts.
Carolyn Rose