Upcoming Events
Mar
21
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Legion Dugout
201 S. Water Street E., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Dunlap Memorial HomeGary Rader Obituary
Gary was born in Fort Atkinson on November 25, 1962, son of the late James and Ann (Bigelow) Rader. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1981.
On October 27, 1990, he married Marcia Bauer. He enjoyed a simple life, spending time with family and friends drinking beer.
In his earlier years, Gary worked on farms and most recently was a punch press setup guy for many years.
Gary is survived by his wife, Marcia Rader; son, Brandon Rader; siblings, Sharon (Lance) Shanahan, Tom Rader and Bill (Mel) Rader; sister-in-law, Patsy Rader; and many other family members. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and Patrick Rader and other relatives and friends.
Per his wishes, no funeral services will be held.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 a the American Legion in Fort Atkinson from 1 to 5 p.m.
Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family.
www.DunlapMemorialHome.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gary L. Rader, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
604 S Main St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Make a Donation
in Gary Rader's name
People and places connected with Gary
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Gary's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Gary Rader's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Mar
21
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Legion Dugout
201 S. Water Street E., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Dunlap Memorial Home