Kenneth Rader Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kenneth Rader of Lima, Ohio, who passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Kenneth has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Rader and Ruth J. Bergman Rader Schumacher; and his former wife Martha Elaine Daft. He is survived by: his children, Janet Louise Simms (Ben) of Westerville, Ohio, Andrew Christopher Rader (Shelly) of Petersburg, Kentucky and Cheri Lynn Hubbell (Kory) of Sunbury, Ohio; his brothers, Dwight Rader (Norma) of Bluffton, Ohio, Robert Dwaine Rader (Barbara) of Herriman, Utah and Darwin Rader (Kay) of Ankeny, Iowa; and his stepsister Betty Heldman. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be given to Rousculp Church of Christ.