Billy Chois "Bill" Rader's Obituary
Billy Chois “Bill†Rader, age 84, a resident of Howard, Kansas passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas. He was born in Howard on April 20, 1927 the son of Fred Lyle and Hazel Marie (Hasty) Rader.
During World War II, Bill served in the United States Navy. On September 8, 1951 Bill was united in marriage to Katheryn “Kate†Shanks in Moline, Kansas. Bill was a farmer and rancher and he worked on the pipeline, oil drilling and also worked for Boeing Aircraft. He was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church where he served as a Trustee. Bill was also a member of the Carter Rader Post #149 American Legion, Severy Co-op, Elk County Conservation Board and Extension Council Board.
Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years Kate Rader of Howard, Kansas, two sisters Evelyn Passauer of Independence, Kansas and Shirley Winn of Howard, Kansas and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Marie Scott and Gyda Rader, two brothers Robert L. Rader and Jackson L. “J. L.†Rader.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Howard United Methodist Church with Pastor Charles Cryderman and Pastor Robin Haines officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Family suggests contributions be made to the Carter Rader Post #149 American Legion or Howard United Methodist Church and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.
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