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Richard Rader Obituary
Age 36, died on December 28, 2007. He was born April 19, 1971. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Rader, his son Charles Gillespie Rader, and his daughter Molly Rader. He is also survived by his father Richard Rader Sr., his mother Carolyn Hardwick, his sister Elizabeth Rader and his niece Carolina Rader. Services will be held at Our Lady of Grace in West Sacramento at 911 Park Blvd on January 7 at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent for a college fund in the name of Molly C. Rader at Bank of America, acct: 0523068023.
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Patrick Mrofchak
August 21, 2023
You were a good friend Rich. I will never forget the Happy Metal days with You and Kevin. Can't believe your gone and me of all people will turn 62 soon.
Take care my friend I think of you often.
DONOVAN NEWMAN
June 13, 2023
My Best Friend. He was the one and only friend I could always count on and was always there for me and I him. So many memories of young craziness but always loyal and real love as brothers and real friendship. Even after all this time I miss you brother and still think of you as the best friend I've ever had. Love and respect forever. 2112
Donovan Newman
July 2, 2008
July 2, 2008
Richard and Molly 2008
July 2, 2008
kenny bright
January 18, 2008
i am so sorry to hear that Rich passed away,i have known him for 17+ years. he has been a true "FRIEND" in every sense of the word.
Michael Patterson
January 8, 2008
I am saddened to hear about the loss of Richard. I will always remember the good times in the neighborhood on Morley Way in Sacramento. Richard was one of my good friends during my childhood years. To Richard’s family – my deepest condolences. He will be remembered by many people.
crystal mccarty-sturgill
January 7, 2008
i guess what they say is right and my song to you is "tuesdays gone"by lynnrd skynrd"gosh who am i gonna call when my computer goes down?this stinks i miss you friend
crystal mccarty-sturgill
January 7, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
crystal mccarty sturgill
January 7, 2008
gosh i just dont know what to say ive known rich since 1991 and boy what a long strange trip its been i just left cali 10 days ago gosh i cant belive your gone you were the only person who made sure i was ok i really miss you
Patrick Sett
January 6, 2008
Carolyn, Elizabeth and family I am sorry for the loss of Richard. It seems like yesterday Richard and I were racing our Big Wheels down the street together. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Miller
January 5, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the news of Rich’s passing. I got to know Rich back in high school. He was such a generous person and never judgmental. He always made me feel comfortable being me. I appreciated that. We became very close back then and we soon became roommates and lived in an apartment off of Fair Oaks Blvd. We remained friends for a number of years, but fell out of touch over the past ten years. I have often thought of the great times Rich and I had together and will always cherish those moments (I will never forget our late night Taco Bell runs). I would like to extend my condolences to his family. I know he cared for all of you very much. Rich was a superb individual and will always be remembered as such.
Rich in the 80's
Michael Plummer
January 5, 2008
I got to know Richard in the 80's. I first met him through Michael Patterson, Patrick Sett and Mark Paoletti. We all lived on Morley Way and had met him when I moved there in the 4th grade. I was also friends with him at Jesuit High School. Our group of friends used to enjoy going down to the river after school and go skimboarding. I met some of my close friends in high school throug Richard such as Curtis Hecht and James Higgins. Enclosed is a picture taken of Richard back in 1987 during my last year of high school at Jesuit. Knowing Rich definitely enriched my life growing up in Sacramento.
Pat Selke
January 5, 2008
Richard, Rest in peace knowing that you leave behind many that loved and cared about you. You have left a beautiful gift for your family in your daughter,Molly. Your memory will live on through her. Love, Aunt Patsy
Elizabeth Rader
January 4, 2008
I just wanted to express my gratitude for the outpouring of support and prayers from everyone. I am proud to say I am Richard’s sister and he was my brother. Rich did everything to protect me from the day I was born until the last night I saw him alive on Christmas day. Rich was my confidante and I do not know who I am going to call when things get tough. Richard loved me unconditionally and I loved him the same. I want this to be a celebration of his life and not a questioning of why he did not want a new heart. Rich was scared and I would be too. As my daughter and Rich’s niece, Carolina would say, “Richard’s heart is no longer broken.” I love you Brother.
Doris Rogers
January 4, 2008
Dick, Carolyn and the Rader family members,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I remember your son as a little boy playing with Damon many, many years ago.
Julie Hackbarth
January 3, 2008
Rich was probably one the most easy going people I have ever met. Rich was one of my best friends and will never ever be replaced. Although I will miss his jokes and great sense of humor I'm just happy that I was blessed to have been able to share in memories of his time here.
shawna denney
January 1, 2008
Rich you will never be forgoten. I'm very speechless right now....
Jack McKee
January 1, 2008
Dear Carolyn, Elizabeth and family -
We would like to express our deep sorrow for the loss of Richard. We hope the support of friends and family will carry you through this difficult time.
In deepest sympathy,
Jack and Ginny McKee,
Beverly (McKee)and Chuck Trover
Steve and Susan McKee
Michael and Bobbe Brown
January 1, 2008
Dear Dick: We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son. We wish all of your family our most sincere sympathies and best wishes.
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