Robert Rader's Obituary
Robert Rader was born on August 27, 1929 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, beloved son of Roy Rader and Leone Griffith. He passed away on Feb. 18, 2025 at the age of 95 preceded by his beloved wife Carol. He is survived by his children Lou Ann Glover (Bruce), Lynn Riemenschneider (Michael), Laura Keeling (Frank), Russell Rader and Roy Rader. Grandchildren Eric and Evan Glover, Katie Keeling, Blake and Liz Rader, Christopher Stafford, Brandan Rader and great grandchild Charlotte Stafford.
Bob graduated from Grandville High School in 1947 and then attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. While there, he met Carol Lovejoy and they were married in December of 1951.
Bob had a career in banking at Central National Bank, Society and First Federal.
He enjoyed traveling, camping, bowling, golfing and attending Cleveland Browns games. He was a longtime, active member of Clague Road Church in North Olmsted.
Bob and Carol traveled to all fifty states as well as three trips abroad.
After retirement they liked to stay active and they volunteered at the Fairview Park food pantry, church, the county library and worked at the polls on election days.
Bob was an animal lover, particularly fond of dogs.
Memorial gifts can be made to Clague Road Church or muttsinarutrescue.com
A visitation to honor Bob will be held Wednesday, February 26 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am with a service to follow immediately at 11:00 am at Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, 44070.
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