Clement J. Rader, 94, passed away on April 30, 2024, and Greta C. (Churan) Rader, 90, passed away on Dec. 24, 2024.
Clement J. Rader was born April 4, 1930, in Sugar Grove to the late Clement W. Rader and Margie T. (Judy) Rader.
He graduated from Franklin High School in 1948 and went on to Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated in 1952. Thereafter, he attended Lutheran Theological Seminary where he graduated in 1958 and served as pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pulaski, Virginia, from 1958-1960. He was commissioned first lieutenant in 1960, chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserves and retired in 1990 from the US Air Force, Lt. Col. He also served as the executive director of Children’s Home Society in Broward County, Florida, from 1967 until 1994.
He was also preceded in death by siblings, Philip (Everette), infant sister, Lucy Caroline, Edwin, and Naomi (Ruth).
Greta C. (Churan) Rader was born March 6, 1934, in Columbiana, Ohio, to the late George H. Churan Sr. and Mary L. (Shearer) Churan,
She graduated in 1952 from Edison High School in Miami, Florida, and attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, afterwards.
She was a beloved wife, mother and homemaker dedicated to creating a loving, warm and stable home for her family. In 1987 after raising her sons, she went to work for the Board of Realtors of Broward County, Florida, until 2014.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, George H. Churan Jr.
The Raders met at Capital University and married on June 14, 1957, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. They made their home in South Florida and were married for more than 66 years.
Clement Rader will be remembered as a man with a servant’s heart, quiet strength and unwavering faith who lived a life defined by kindness, integrity and deep devotion to his family, community and country.
Greta Rader was a radiant presence full of grace, compassion and generosity whose warmth and kindness left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.
Surviving are Clement Rader’s brother, Willard (Judy); sons, William (Charleen) and John; grandchildren, Olivia and Max; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Their memory will forever live on in the hearts of family, friends, and all who were blessed to share in their lives.
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