BORN

1932

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home - Alma

531 N State St.

Alma, Michigan

James Rademacher Obituary

Rademacher, James J. “Jim”; age 82; of Alma; passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 30, 1932 in St. Johns the son of Joseph and Bertha (Motz) Rademacher. On August 25, 1952 he married Virginia “Ginny” Towersey. Jim worked as the Assistant Plant Manager at Alma Plastics for over 30 years before his retirement. Jim was a member of Nativity of the Lord Parish, Knights of Columbus Council 2966 Servants of the Holy Family and a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Alma Elks Lodge #1400. Jim was an avid hunter, fisherman and Notre Dame Fan. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking and carpentry.Jim is survived by 7 children, Julie (Richard) Kepler of Greenville, Michael (Sheila) Rademacher of Alma, Patrick (Patricia) Rademacher of Dearborn Heights, Jeff (Mary) Rademacher of Waterford, Mark (Kelly) Rademacher of Rockford, Marcia (Tim) Huntoon of Alma and Tracy (Joe) Pazitka of Holt; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Richard Rademacher, Al (Nancy) Rademacher, Lee (Lorraine) Rademacher; and a sister, Marleen Hartman.He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Ginny in 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Nativity of the Lord Parish in Alma. Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lux-Moody - Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma with a Prayer Service being held at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. To view Jim’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com

Published by Morning Sun from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2014.
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My condolences to the Rademacher family. The Corgan family has many great memories of your dad as we all grew up together in Alma. Our thoughts are with you. Kathy Corgan Haffey

August 10, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Rademacher family! I worked with Jim at Alma Plastics for 29 years until it closed, it was a joy. We knew your Mom & Dad from church and loved talking to them, they always had a smile on their faces. We were just talking about them the other day and was wondering how they were doing. He is at home now with Ginny, at peace. The Lord be with you all. Bob & Bernice

Bob Wagner

August 9, 2014

So sorry about the loss of your dad. I always enjoyed his dry sense of humor, and he and your mom were such good friends to our parents. I remember vividly Friday nights at Lumberjack Park with the Rademachers, the Vibbers, the Robertsons and the Hunters and hot summer Sunday afternoon trips to "Roslund's Lake."

Susan Hunter

August 9, 2014

I worked with Jim, or as I knew him, Rad, at Jim Martin Chevrolet for over a decade. What a wonderful man he was and please accept my deepest condolences for your loss...I wish I could hear him say " hi Mel" one more time!! Melissa

Melissa Mena

August 6, 2014

What fond memories I have of Jim. So happy I had the chance to share old times with him at our 50th and 60th Class Reunions. My condolences to his family. He touched so many lives and will be missed by all of us. Bless you, Jim. RIP

Gerry Mohre

August 6, 2014

Dear Dear Dear Rademachers....remembering your Dad with great fondness. He was a great friend to our Dad and always made me smile! I'm out of town and will miss his service. My prayers, thoughts and tears will be with you.

Janet Hunter

August 6, 2014

Mike, I am so sorry for your lost, Talking to everybody at breakfast at the Elk's, sounds like he was a great guy. Sincerely, Pat Brennan

August 6, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Rademacher family. I spent many, many hours, days and years with this family growing up and will have forever memories from River Street.

Dyanna Shook Moes

August 5, 2014

Thinking of the Rademacher family. My condolences to everyone.

August 5, 2014

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