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Richard Rademaker Obituary
87, of Miromar Lakes, FL and formerly of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 with his loving family by his side.
Richard was born March 3, 1928 in Louisville, to the late Urban and Eleanor Rademaker. He worked as the owner / operator of Rademaker Corporation and Heat Transfer Specialties, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky. Throughout his many corporate endeavors, he achieved much success through his commitment to excellence and cutting edge advancements. He remains well-respected throughout the industry.
He was a retired major in the Kentucky National Guard and enjoyed being active in life. Richard was an avid swimmer and excellent ballroom dancer; a skill set he carried over from his college days where he taught dance classes. Richard was a private pilot with multiple ratings who thoroughly enjoyed flying his Mooney 20 aircraft. Although he achieved many successes throughout his lifetime, he remained humbly devoted to his family and his faith as a life-long and devout member of the Catholic Church. He also shared his family history and life story in his autobiography "Aim High."
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 64+ years, Linda Young Rademaker; his four children, Rhonda Gardner (Bob) of Greenfield, IN, Sandy Rademaker-Means (Jerry Means) of Fort Myers, FL, Richard Rademaker, Jr. (Paulina) of Louisville, and Joseph Rademaker (Kathy) of Louisville.
He is also survived by his brother, Urban Rademaker, Jr. of Taylorsville, KY; six grandchildren, Jason Gardner, Rick Gardner, Justin Rademaker, Christina Rademaker, Kaitlyn Rademaker and Lexi Rademaker and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Richard will be 4-6pm, Monday, January 11, 2016 in the chapel of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33907. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at St. John XXIII Catholic Church 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Entombment will follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fort Myers, FL.
Online condolences and memories may be shared on Richard's tribute page at www.fortmyersmemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
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David Allgeier
November 13, 2016
11/13/16 Dear, Joe and family sorry to hear of your loss. I cherish many precious memories growing up around your family. Always feeling welcomed and encouraged. Kind regards, Your friend, David Allgeier
January 12, 2016
Linda, we just heard about Richard this evening, so very sorry for your loss! Please let us know if we can help you in any way! Sincerely, Carole and Hal kathe
Karen Miller
January 11, 2016
I had the pleasure of meeting Richard and Linda through my dear friend Kathy. It was a pleasure to help Richard realize his auto-biography "Aim High". I had the best time working on the project with Richard, Linda & Kathy and most of all reading and reliving his adventures!
So sorry to hear of his passing, he will be missed. My best to the entire family, with love Karen Miller
Karen Stultz Choate
January 10, 2016
I worked for Dick at Rademaker Corp when I was in high school in 1969! I thought he was a wonderful person and I learned so much from him. So sorry to hear of his passing .
Dennis Bodemann
January 10, 2016
I knew Dick very well during my business career in Louisville he is a good man and my friend.
January 10, 2016
So sorry to hear of his death. Keeping you in my prayers.
Dick's Goddaughter,
Kathy Bohannon Landholt
January 9, 2016
So sad to hear this new! What a great person Dick was!
My thoughts and prayers are with you alll!
Love,
Marcia
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