Curtis H. Rader

Curtis H. Rader, 96, husband of Fay (Schwager) Rader, of Bechtelsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Pennsburg Manor.
Born in Earl Township, he was the son of the late Annie (Deysher) and Norman Rader.
Curtis attended Boyertown Area High School. He then went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was employed by Doehler Jarvis as a quality control engineer for 41 years. Curtis was a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Boyertown.
Curtis was a member of Pike Township Sportsman’s Club and Bechtelsville Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working outside, but his true love were his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Nadine K. Lydic; two grandsons, Kurt A. Lydic, husband of Jamie and Jeffrey A. Lydic; two great-granddaughters, Anna and Hailey; one great-grandson, Jacoby and one brother, Gary L. Rader, husband of Betty.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Ernest and Warren and one sister, Mamie Kriebel.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made in Curtis’s memory to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Morrell Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of the arrangements.
(www.morrellfuneralhome.com)

3 Condolences
  1. Nadine,
    Sending our deepest sympathy to your family and your mom. Your dad had a long and rich life. He’s at peace now. Holding you all in the Light.

    Debbie and Carol

  2. Fay, Nadine and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you celebrate the life of Curtis. May you all find comfort in his peace.

    Love, Thelma, Lori and Brett

  3. Nadine, so sorry to hear about your father
    He lived a long life, & you have lots of good memories to hold on to.

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