Dale D. Rader Obituary
The passing of Dale D. Rader of Elkhart, Indiana occurred on September 24, 2026. Dale, born on January 8, 1957, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carlton Rader and Mary Rader (Strope); and his brother-in-law Rick Guzicki. He is survived by: his wife Cathy; his children, Carrie Landon (Jason), Jeremy Wireman, Dale Rader II (Andrea), Wesley Wireman (Stephanie) and Ryne Rader; his grandchildren, Blake Landon (Renee), Cami Lundy (Riley), Carly Landon, Isabella Rader and Ally Rader; his great grandchildren, Waylon Landon, Cooper O. Landon and Oliver Lundy; his sister Deb Englebert (Mike); his nieces, Erin Gee (Koley) and Kristin Hershberger (Jake); his great-niece Macie Gee; and his great-nephew Vincent Gee.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Cruz Family Funeral Home (1109 Lincolnway W, Osceola, IN 46561). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In his memory, donations may be made to the Center for Hospice by following this link: Center for Hospice (https://foundationforhospice.org).
