Chalmer Mader Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Chalmer Mader (Covington, Ohio). Chalmer, born on November 16, 1940, passed away on November 13, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Chalmer for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Chalmer’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Emerson Mader and Zelma Fessler Mader; wife: Judith Kay Leistner Mader; children: Kimberly Allison (Thomas Hiegel), Karen Liljegren (Mike), and Kevin Mader (Traci); grandchildren: Marissa Elrod, Mason Elrod, Travis Johnson (Kendall Warren), Tyler Liljegren, Tori Liljegren, Allison Mader, Nolan Mader (Klair), Ashleigh Mader Piercefield (Spencer), Alexandria Mader, and Abbigail Mader; great-grandchild: Baylor Kay Mader; sisters: Marcella Colby (Richard), Wilma Barbee (Ralph), and Gladys Oelslager (William); and numerous extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, November 19th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 19th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church (14 W Walnut St, Tipp City, OH 45371).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to Ohio's Hospice (https://www.ohioshospice.org) of Miami County in Troy, Ohio, in appreciation of the compassionate care and support provided to families during life's most difficult moments. Send a Sympathy Card Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
