Mark Steven Rademacher 1953 - 2010 Memorial services for Mark Steven Rademacher will be held at the Mish Funeral Home Chapel (120 Minner Ave.) on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, Arvin, CA. Mark Steven Rademacher was born October 25, 1953 in Bakersfield, California to Joseph and Mariam Rademacher, and he passed away on September 20, 2010 in Bakersfield. Mark is survived by his sister, Jennifer Burgett (husband Garron); brother, James Rademacher; nieces, Katherine Burgett and Susan Kosich (husband Adam); nephew, Jonathan Burgett (wife Monika); great nephews, Jakob and Jay; and great nieces, Katie and Mackenzie. Mark received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. After his discharge, he began a career in law enforcement, retiring from the Kern County Sheriff's department after 27 years. Mark loved dogs, and his golden retriever "Lady" was his pride and joy. He also loved his family, and spending time with his friends and family was his favorite thing to do. Mark will be missed by all who knew him. Condolences can be made at www.mishfuneralhome.com. Mish Funeral Home www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Sep. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Rademacher

15 Entries

ERIC FENNELL

October 25, 2010

Just thought I would leave another message after remembering times spent with Mark. A short time after Mark retired, He and I met and shared old stories, laughs and future plans over cold beers. Mark kept asking me not to forget him and asked me to keep in touch. Well as time went on I kept telling myself that I needed to call Mark and never got around to it. I regret not making the time to keep in touch with him. Mark passed away on my birthday, and that was Mark's way of making it easy for me not to forget him. Thank you Mark for all the good laughs. You will never be forgotten Brother. Rest in Peace.

Jim jWilhelm

October 3, 2010

Yo Mark! You went to young man!
I lived across the street from Mark and was one of the group of "odd guys" that hung around at EB.
Mark,Terry,Martin Dennis and I had some good times together even if we were the odd guys. Next time I am in Bakersfield I will make a run down Chester as a final salute to Mark.

October 1, 2010

JIM,JENNIFER AND FAMILY I WAS DEEPLY SORRY TO HEAR OF KARKS PASSING.GROWING UP TOGETHER AND THEN MOVING ON WITH YOUR LIVES YOU TEND TO LOSE SIGHT OF THE THINGS THAT WERE SO IMPRTANT TO YOUR GOWING UP INTO ADULTHOOD.WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME LAUGHING AND HAVING WARS AND BOYS DO.I REMEBER MANY NIGHTS CRUISING CHESTER WITH MARK AND MARTIN.AS MANY HAVE SAID MARK WAS ONE OF THISE SPECIAL PEOPLE WHOM ALWAYS HAD YOUR BACK NO MATTER WHAT.I WILL MISS HIM.
GLADE BANKS BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIA

Steve Comstock

October 1, 2010

I worked with Mark at the Sheriff's Dept. usually on adjoining shifts,we would talk about work and family. Mark was truly a careing person and Deputy,but with him it was very natural. Mark you will be missed and never forgotten.

J.R. Rodriguez

September 30, 2010

I had the fortunate opportunity to work with Mark. He was a good deputy and a pleasure to be around. His sense of humor kept us in laughter, and he will be missed. My thoughts and condolence are with his family and friends.

September 30, 2010

Mark has been has been my neighbor for about 8 years now and couldn't have ask for a better neighbor.... truly going to be missed Especially by my girls they both have already been asking about you and lady.

Terry Veal

September 30, 2010

I went to East High with Mark. We lived "on the same alley" growing up. Mark on Wenatchee St. and Me on Pasadena St. His dad would always take Mark to school in the morning and if I happened to be walking to school at the same time they would always stop and pick me up. Many of those foggy mornings in Bakersfield it was a very welcome sight to see the lights of their VW pulling up. I have often thought of Mark and his family in the years that have passed. My sincerest condolences to the family.

John Rhonemus

September 30, 2010

Best beat partner I ever had, he always had my back and always made me laugh. My condolences.

jesse acebedo

September 29, 2010

My condolences to Marks family. I worked with Mark at the Buttonwillow substation. Good deputy, great sense of humor we had alot of laughs.

Scott McWatters

September 29, 2010

A Sargent of mine once said, look around and decide who you would want to go into combat with .... Mark would have made my list.

Cabrini D. Leathers

September 29, 2010

My prayers and condolences to the Rademacher family. Mark was a Great guy and I truly miss him.

Dennis Douville

September 29, 2010

I grew-up with Mark at East High; a group of us who we referred to as 'odd-balls' would just to hang out at lunch on the steps of the Industrial Arts Building ragging on the day’s events. Mark and I both served as MP's in the U.S. Army and we would look each other up while on leave and swap stories about our various assignments. His with 'Army One', mine in Berlin doing security at an NSA Field Station. Mark took 'Cop-Shop' classes from my father at BC and would tell me what a cool father I had. He didn't live at my house. As the years drifted by, I would always promise myself that when I rarely traveled to Bakersfield I would go by and see Mark; never seemed to be enough time. I visited Mark many times in my memories of East High and BC and will travel thru the rest of my life being that much richer having known Mark. Rest my friend.

Steve Suorez

September 29, 2010

My deepest condolences to Mark's family. "Rad" was a great guy and a darn good deputy

Dave Reviea

September 29, 2010

Mark was always a quiet guy posturing himself just outside of the turmoil of all issues. He circulated just an arms reach away from the chaos, and political issues. He was always a great guy, always one with a positive, or comment.
My thoughts to his family, and close friends during this tough time.
Dave Reviea
KCSD Ret.

Eric Fennell

September 29, 2010

I had the privilege and honor of working with Mark for several years. I will always remember "day cruising" in his Chevrolet Nova that he was so proud of. Mark you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Brother.

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