Roy Joseph "Joe" "Joe" Rademaker

Roy Joseph "Joe" "Joe" Rademaker obituary

Roy Joseph "Joe" "Joe" Rademaker

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Roy Rademaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dobbling Funeral Home - Fort Thomas on Aug. 7, 2025.

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Roy Joseph "Joe" Rademaker passed away on August 5, 2025 at his home in Erlanger, KY surrounded by his family. He was the retired owner of PJ Express. Joe was a avid golfer and was past President at Highland

Country Club. He enjoyed golfing and snow/water skiing and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Chet & Clara Rademaker, his son Timmy Rademaker and his siblings Johnny, Steve, Sissy and Buzzy. He was succeeded in life by his 6 children Tony (Jill) Rademaker, Sally (Bobby) Gentile, Bonnie Rademaker, Amy (Bryon) Given, Molly (Tim) Daly and Ragan (Katie) Rademaker. His brother, Timmy (Barb) Rademaker & 15 Grandchildren, Falon (Nick) Grammas, Timmy Dunn, Doug Dischar, Drew Dischar, Dyllan Dischar, AJ (Katherine) Rademaker, Michael (Maddie) O'Hara, Lexie Gentile, Matthew O'Hara, Mickey Gentile, Brennan Daly, Aiden Daly, Declan Rademaker and Ellie Rademaker. Joe was the proud Great Grandfather of 8, Kaylee, Chase, Luna, Mae, Giorgio, Brooks, Putula & Rhodes.

Memorial service will be held on August 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas Catholic Church and Entombment will take place at St. Stephens Cemetery in Ft. Thomas, KY. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Tunnel to Towers at tat.org. Dobbling, Muehlenkamp/Erschell caring for Joe and his family. Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

14

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas Church

26 E. Villa Place, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.