Clayton Wayne Rader

Clayton Wayne Rader, 71, of Huntington, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Clayton was born on July 11, 1952, in Huntington, IN. He was the son of Albert “AC” Rader and Ruby Mae (Kindley) Rader. He graduated from Huntington North High School with the class of 1970. As a child, Wayne grew up working at the family business, Rader’s Market, on Etna Avenue, with his siblings and parents. He continued in his parents' footsteps when he, with the help of family, built and launched his own market, Riverbend Produce (now the Forks of the Wabash building). Wayne began his international business career at Homier’s Huntington Headquarters before moving on to be the Vice President of China Business Entities at Maple Leaf Farms. He loved his work as well as his time traveling all over Asia with his son Wes while leading his dedicated team. He spent many hours traveling, dining out, and going to see theatre with his son, Alex. He provided support and guidance for his daughter and son-in-law, Katelyn and Ryan Shuttleworth, as they grew the third generation of locally grown produce in Huntington County. In helping build Loon Creek Farm Market, he kept the family tradition and his dream alive. Wayne was passionate about farming and family. He loved to spend his free time with his children and grandchildren. He was the Dad and papaw who was always there…even if he needed to plant corn on your birthday. Survivors include his Two Sons, Clayton Wesley (Rebecca) Rader of Fort Wayne, IN, Alex Rader of Huntington, IN; Two Daughters, Katelyn (Ryan) Shuttleworth of LaFontaine, IN, Stacia (Rocky) Rader-Murray of Huntington, IN; Brother, Larry G. (Damaris) Rader of Huntington, IN; Four Sisters, Delight Rader of Germantown, MD, Patty (John) Shoemaker of Huntington, IN, Sue Lassiter of Huntington, IN, Nancy (Art) Chenoweth of Huntington, IN; Nine Grandchildren, Ethan, Logan, Sullivan, Carson, Ruby Mae, Cash, Kinlee, Dayton, Cameron. He is preceded in death by his Father, Albert Clayton Rader, Mother, Ruby Mae Rader, and Brother, Dewight Rader. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Bailey-Love Mortuary. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Huntington. Preferred memorials to the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Clayton Wayne Rader.