John M. Rader Jr.,
age 36 of Porter, passed away on May 21, 2018.
He was born on June
10, 1981 to John M. Rader and Linda Rader, both surviving in Porter.
He is also survived
by his children: Jolie Marie Rader, John Michael Rader III, James Matthew
Rader, and Jennifer Helen Rader; his brother, Tim Rader of Valparaiso; his
aunts and uncles: James Radcliffe, Clara Radcliffe, Kate Scott, Pat Rader,
Rose Karbowski, Joe Rader, and Julie McMeans; and by many cousins.
He is also preceded
in death by his grandparents: Lora and John Rader and James and Bertha
Radcliffe.
John worked as a
Boilermaker for Local 374. He also belonged to the Roofer’s Union Local 26.
John loved the outdoors. He enjoyed shooting, hunting, camping, and hiking.
He especially loved camping with his children.
Funeral services
will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10 a.m. at White-Love Funeral
Home, 525 South 2nd Street, Chesterton, IN. Burial will follow at Chesterton
Cemetery.
The family will
receive friends on Friday, May 25, 2018, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., at the
funeral home.
Memorials may be
given to John’s children. There is currently a special account set up for
the children at Porter Bank. Donations can be left at White-Love Funeral
Home.