Lynn Rader Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lynn Rader of Elyria, Ohio, born in Ashland, Ohio, who passed away on December 1, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Arline Patyak of Elyria; his parents, Howard Rader and Blanche Rader; his brother Larry Rader; his brother-in-law Jerry Hunter; his brother Richard; his sister-in-law Carole Patyak; and his great grandchild Esther Norick.
He is survived by: his sister Carol Hunter of Georgia; his children, Jeffrey L. Rader of Montana, Karen Rader Ritz (Christopher) of Columbus, Dean H. Rader of Elyria, Jane R. Thomasson (Thomas) of Florida and Scott M. Rader (Robin) of Bowling Green; his grandchildren, Parker Rader (Hyejin), Anysse Norick (Sterling), Matthew Rader (Pamela Reed), Jodi Rader, Amy Rader, Cory Thomasson (Kelsey), Erin Spangler (Jesse), Anne Calton (Luke), Gabriel Ritz, Genevieve Gillespie (David), Elizabeth Ritz, Spencer Rader, Sawyer Rader and Kelsey Mohrmon-Rader; his great grandchildren, Eleanor, Trustin, Credence, Clara, Emma and Maylee Norick; his grandchildren, Jocelynn, Elena, Daphne Spangler, Randy, Taylor Sees, Encelidus, Proxima, Europa Reed Rader, Asun Moon Rader, Miriam, Samantha, Solomon Gillespie, Barrett Thomasson and Logan Calton; and his great great grandchild Nora Norick.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Church (320 Middle Ave, Elyria, OH 44035). A rosary was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests those who wish may make donations to St. Mary's Church endowment fund.
