Ernest Frank Rademacher Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 11, 2026, at the age of 89, Ernest Frank Rademacher of Gifford, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest Frank Rademacher to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Rademacher and Hiske Schlueter Rademacher; his sons, Wesley Rademacher, Rodney Rademacher and Randy Rademacher; his grandson Jared Rademacher; and his siblings, Arnold, Vernon Rademacher and Janet Suits.

He is survived by: his wife Marleen Huls; his children, Rich Rademacher (Cindy) of Penfield and Ranae Ault (Jeff) of Penfield; his grandchildren, Reanna Rademacher, Lindsey Keyes (Brian), Michael Rademacher (Kami), Justin Rademacher (Kaitlyn), Jordan Rademacher (Kendra), Austin Rademacher, Jenna Miles (Preston) and Joni Hornbeck (Anthony); his daughter-in-law Teresa Rademacher; his siblings, Elaine Flessner (Marvin) of St. Joseph, Carolyn Schluter (Duane) of Penfield, Norman Rademacher (Jeanne) of Gifford, Marvin Rademacher (Shirley) of Rantoul and Wayne Rademacher (Glenna) of Fithian; and his brother-in-law Ron Suits of Urbana. He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Youth Ministry, Gifford.