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Donald Rademacher Obituary

Donald Robert Rademacher

Muskegon

Formerly of Westphalia

Age 89, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2016. He was born on November 24, 1926 in Dallas Twp. the son of Simon and Rose (Fandel) Rademacher. Don attended St. Thomas Catholic Church in Muskegon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Catherine, Dorothy, Bernadine and Joan; brothers Roger and Ted. Surviving are his daughter, Ginger Rademacher of CA; several grandchildren; sisters Esther Brown of Lansing and Virginia Simon of FL; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Bonnie Rademacher and Elicia Rademacher; Soul Mate of 24 years, Phyllis Bedgood and her children Sandra, Charles and Steve; grandchildren Sara and Paul; great granddaughter, Lilly; special friend, Gloria and all of his hunting and fishing buddies.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Eric Weber at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-8 p.m., on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the St. Mary's Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia St.  The rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Arrangements are with Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

Published by Lansing State Journal on Feb. 13, 2016.
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Fishing with my dad very memorable moments RIP Dàd

Roger Young

April 19, 2023

Fishing with my dad very memorable moments love & miss you RIP

Roger Young

April 19, 2023

What an honor to have known this wonderful man. Our family has been so fortunate to have him in our lives. I love you "Uncle" Don...and will surely miss you.

Laurie (Bedgood) Peterson

February 16, 2016

We will miss coffee and cinnamon rolls with you Don. Fishing, and canning tomato Juice won't be the same. Love you Baby!

Leona Pryhorocki

February 16, 2016

I will miss you every day, Don.
Thank you for all the laughter.

Chuck Bedgood

February 16, 2016

I will always remember Dons laugh and how he blew me a kiss over the phone on my birthday.

Margie Speck

February 16, 2016

I'm so sorry. My prayers for his family and friends.

Margaret Hamill

February 15, 2016

PLEASE EXCEPT MY SINCEREST SYMPATHY.PLEASE BE COMFORTED BY ISAIAH 61:1-2 WHICH STATES IN PART:"GOD HAS SENT HIS SON TO BIND UP THE BROKENHEARTED AND COMFORT ALL WHO MOURN".

TINA T

February 13, 2016

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