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Kenny Rader Obituary
LIMA -- Pastor Kenny Rader, age 71 of Lima, went home to be with the Lord, at 10:19 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2025 at home with surrounded by those he loved.
He was born December 24, 1953 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Walter Rader and Ruth J. Bergman Rader Schumacher.
He married Martha Elaine Daft, who passed May 6, 2002. On September 1, 2024, Kenny was blessed to find love again and married Peggy Carder Harrison, who remained faithfully by his side.
Kenny was laid to rest next to his first wife, Martha, in McElroy Cemetery, near Ada.
A celebration of Kenny's life will begin at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Rousculp Church of Christ. A time of sharing and a luncheon will follow the service.
Memorial contributions may be given to Rousculp Church of Christ.
For Kenny's full obituary notice, please visit www.BayliffAndSon.com
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Bill & Karen Lauber
May 21, 2025
Karen & I were saddened to read of Pastor Kenny´s passing. He was a wonderful man who provided great strength and comfort to our family at both my parents deaths. He especially was a great friend to my father after Mom´s death. Our heartfelt prayers are with his family and his congregation at Rousculp Church of Christ.
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