John Joe Rader Sr.

John Joe Rader, Sr., (Joe) 72 years old, passed at home with his daughters by his side on September 14, 2025

He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances (Dunn) Rader; mother, Ann Garrison; father, Lewis Rader; grandson, Jeffrey Gardner, sister Margaret Hall, and nephew Merle Wodicka. He is survived by his children: Shirley (Bruce) Snyder; Beckey Gardner; Donita (Fred) Bell; Connie (Scott) Kordon; John (Jaime) Rader Jr.; his Rader brothers: James (Beth); Jack (Mike); Bill (Gerri); sister Marylou Wodicka; grandchildren Bruce Jr, David, Kristen, Ashley, Amanda (Den) Andrews, Elizabeth (Kenny) Gardner, Neil (Sarah) Means, Amber, Scott Jr, Jessica (Jake) Deegan and John Rader III. Great grandchildren: Aaron, Hayley, Aubree, Olivia, Tim, Savannah, John, Aiden, Cameron, MaKenzie, Brennan, Ella, Kaysen, Jayden, Scott III, Peyton, Paxton, Colton, Chloe and Caleigh, many nieces, nephews, special friends, in-laws and outlaws.

Joe was a private man. He loved fishing, camping, gardening, making random gadgets, tinkering and his family.

His family felt blessed to gain an extra 14 years to the day of his near fatal accident.

Celebration of life at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186