Chad Christopher Rediker

Chad Christopher Rediker obituary, Jeffersontown, KY

Chad Christopher Rediker

Chad Rediker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home - Taylorsville Rd on Mar. 16, 2026.
CHAD CHRISTOPHER REDIKER, 54, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Chad was a 1993 graduate of Western Kentucky University and was an electrical engineer with Stan Steel. He was a devoted husband, father, and was loving known as "Opa" by his grandchildren. He loved playing tennis; writing poetry; drawing; and had a brilliant mind for creativity.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Rosetta King; his uncle, William King, Jr. and his cousin, Kelly Jones.

Survivors include his beloved and devoted wife of 28 years, Wendy (Terhune) Rediker; his daughter, Madeline Rediker (Cameron Blankenship); son, Alexander Rediker; his mother, Diana King; father, Roger Rediker; four grandchildren that he adored, Brylee Grace, Rhodes, Hudson and Eleanor Blankenship; his brother, Jeffrey Rediker (Abby); and many good friends.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home – Jeffersontown, 10600 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, Kentucky 40299

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial gifts may be made to Hosparus.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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