William H. (Bill) Rader, 92, of Waco, passed away April 30, 2015.
Graveside Services: 2 PM Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff.
William H. Rader was born January 11, 1923 in Leavittsburg, OH to Raymond W. and Hazel (Bell) Rader. Bill married Lucile Smith on August 20, 1942 in Corpus Christi. Bill was a WWII Veteran who served in the US Navy and received both a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service to our country. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1982 with 32 years of service.
He is preceded in death his parents; his loving wife of 57 years, Lucile Rader; one great grandson; and two brothers.
He is survived by son, W.A. Rader and wife Linda; daughter, Judy Williams and husband Mickey, both of China Spring; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
He was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed dearly by his family.
Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFH.com.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Moore Cemetery , 5071 FM 933; Waco, TX 76705
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We were so sorry to hear about Poppa. May the Lord wrap his arms around all of you and lift you up and help with your healing and comfort you. Love and blessings.
Thanks you two, don’t know what we would do without you. don’t know what i’ll do without him. Thank you for all you did, and all the food. we love both of you always. lets have lunch soon. Judy
My heart is shattered and tears ran down as i found out today of Mr.Rader’s passing!on my brothers and moms birthday.My name is Manny i was his favorite Bank Teller,he was such a sweet man,he would always tell me “well Manny i don’t know if I’ll get to see you next month” like always making sure he said his goodbye and that would make me said i would always tell him i would be praying for him.my God give him peace he will always be remebered.
Thank You , Manny, I am his daughter Judy. I will be coming to the Bank later on and I will ask for you. You’re kindness to Daddy means a lot to us. Thank You again.
Judy and Bill, I was so sad to hear of your dad’s passing. My mom was Catherine Hays. She and your mom had many great times over coffee. Those were great years. I hope your memories will make these times easier for you and your families. Nancy
Nancy, it is so nice to hear from you. I have thought of you many times and wondered where you were now. We did have great times when our moms had coffee. Thank You for thinking of us. are you still in town? hope we can keep in touch. JUDY
Bill Rader was one of the sweetest and most lovable men that we have ever had the joy to know.
We will always treasure the laughs and good times that we all had together. Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of having him to be a part of our lives..
With all our love,
Mike and Shirley
Shirley and Mike, he so much enjoyed having coffee and laughing at our get-togethers. he loved talking with Mike and Mary and you. I talked to him everyday,so he enjoyed getting to talk to someone eles. Thanks for being such good friends all these yrs. Judy
Bill and Linda,
I saw you father’s obituary on-line. It sounds like he had a long and happy life with many accomplishments and important recognitions. I’m sorry for your loss.
Tina (May) Forney
Warsaw, IN