William Ward "Bill" Rader

If you lived in Southeast Rockford or especially new Milford, you new bill raider. I meant bill raider when I was just 21 years old. I was upcoming DJ and I played out of the New Mill tap many times. Later on in my life, I took a third shift job. I would get off 6 AM in the morning and I will go to Club 51 and have a beer. Bill would be there, and if you gave him long enough, he would be telling a story. I will always miss Bill´s wisdom and his stories.

Curt, Nancy and Becky, My deepest condolences to you and the rest of the Rader family. Your father was a staple of the New Milford community. Most would call him a workaholic but he was definitely a people person first. His businesses provided jobs for many in our small village. Bill was always so friendly to my Father and I and we always enjoyed his stories. He will be missed.

Our family extends our sympathy to Bill's family. Bill was so good to my mom, "Ora" who worked with him until the final days of Minit Mart. He loved to share many a story of the community and his desire to see New Milford prosper. Bill was a hard working man who loved his land and his children.

We were sorry to hear of Bill's passing. As his neighbor for the last 5 years, we enjoyed many conversations with him about the history of the area. It was an honor to know him, and call him our friend. Our condolences to his family.

I have a lot of memories of Bill -- his dad 'GRAMPS' and the whole family.....
So sorry for your loss but his spirit and all memories will go on for eternity......The Kaufmans.

A great guy ! He will be missed !!