Obituary

Richard f. Rader, 82, of charleston, wv passed away wednesday, june 29, 2016 at hubbard hospice house.

He was born in charleston, wv to the late foster sterling and mary margaret rader.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents, henry and mary mcgonigal gardner, john and esther parsons rader.

Richard was a graduate of charleston catholic high school and attended west virginia university. He retired from aetna causality where he worked as an appraisal unit supervisor. Richard severed his country during the korean war with the united states navy.

He was a member of the basilica of the co-cathedral of the sacred heart, charleston, wv.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish and spending time at his farm.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, mary lou korn rader, charleston, wv; three children, barry michael rader and wife, dani; john patrick rader and wife, beth; and scott foster rader; four grandchildren, nicole rader, wyatt rader, derek rader, and michael rader; and one great-grandchild, hunter eid.

Memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.M., tuesday, july 5, 2016 at basilica of the co-cathedral of the sacred heart with rev. Father donald x. Higgs officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 9:30 a.M. Until time of the service at the church.

The family request donations in lieu of flowers made to: hubbard hospice house, 1001 curtis price way, charleston, wv 25311 or online at: https://www.Hospicecarewv.Org/hubbard-hospice-house.