Bangor, Pennsylvania
Earl R. Rader, Jr., 87, of Bangor, PA, passed away Tuesday, September 9th, at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown, PA. Born: Earl was born in Easton, PA on October 14, 1926, a son of the late Earl R. and Jennie (Salzmann) Rader, Sr.. Personal: He was the husband of Grace (Sulzer) Rader, they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on September 1st. Earl was employed as a world history and English teacher at Bangor Area High School, for 33 years, until retiring in 1986. Earl was also the director of the Bangor High School Band front, for many years. Earl was a graduate of Easton High School and the former East Stroudsburg Teachers College. He received his Masters Degree in Education from Lehigh University. He served in the US Navy during WW II. He enjoyed painting model soldiers and collecting coins. Memberships: He was a member of East Bangor United Methodist Church in East Bangor, PA. Earl was also a member of the Easton Lodge 152 F & AM, the Yellow Jackets Drum and Bugle Corp., and sang with the Brothers in Harmony Slate Belt Chapter. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Grace, Earl is survived by a son, Sean D. Rader and his wife Leann, 2 grandchildren Kaitlyn and Brendan Rader, and several cousins. Earl was preceded in death by a granddaughter Brittney Rader. Services: Funeral services will be held at the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, www.gaffneyparsons.com, 314 S. First Street, Bangor, PA, at 11 AM on Saturday, September 13th, with Rev. David Goss officiating. Friends are invited to call Saturday 10 - 11 AM in the funeral home. Burial will be held at South Easton Cemetery, Easton, PA. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Bangor United Methodist Church, 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA 18013 or the charity of one's choice.
Mr. Rader was by far my favorite teacher. He was intelligent, well-spoken, kind and always had a smile. Even after many years I enjoyed plowing his driveway during the winter. I am sure he is sorely missed by his family and friends. Bob Mistishen, BHS Class of 1963.
ROBERT MISTISHEN
September 17, 2019 | SAN ANGELO, TX | Student
Extending deepest sympathy, Sincerely Elsie Houck and Judi Brugler
Judi Brugler
October 09, 2014 | Bangor, PA
Extending deepest sympathy to you and your family. Elsie Houck & Judi Brugler
October 09, 2014
Mr. Rader was one of my favorite teachers at Bangor HS
I will always remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Nancy Shook
September 26, 2014 | Myrtle Beach, SC
Aunt Grace, it was with great sadness that I learned of Uncle Earl's passing early this morning. My love and sympathy goes out to you, Sean and his family. I will always remember Uncle Earl, the love and fun times my sisters and I had with him, you and Sean when we were kids. My prayers are with you and my hope is that God will lay his healing hand upon your lives to ease the sense of loss and sorry you are feeling.
Richard Hughes
September 13, 2014 | Saylorsburg, PA
i never had the chance to have him as a teacher but i remember him to be well liked.... i grew up and went to school with his son Sean... prayers to the family
star kidd (singleton)
September 11, 2014 | Bangor, PA
Mr. Rader was a fine educator and an inspiration. I was privileged to be in his homeroom and in his English class. He fostered my love of language and vocabulary. After graduation, I would often see him at local stores and restaurants, and he would always take time to chat and catch up. He was a special man. He will be missed. May God bring you comfort at this sad time.
Annette (Smith) Buss
September 11, 2014 | Bangor, PA
As luck or lack thereof would have it, I never had the opportunity of having him as a teacher. He had a reputation for being one of the best,.
Jeff Share
September 11, 2014 | Houston, TX
I marched with earl in yellow jackets 1967 until? I I still remember his back would go out john Williams would lift him up and bear hug it in earl was a good man I always admired and respected thank you god for letting me know him
September 11, 2014