Larry Rader

Larry Rader, 88, of Huntington, passed away at 4:50 am Sunday, June 7, 2026 at his residence. Larry was born on September 25, 1937 in Lakeville, IN, the son of Albert Rader and Ruby (Kindley) Rader. He graduated from Huntington Township High School as the Valedictorian of his Class and he attended Wheaton College in Illinois. He married Damaris Lanell Weaver on December 3, 1957 in Huntington, IN and they have had a wonderful 69 years together. Larry was the Owner of Rader's Refrigeration and Appliance Service. He enjoyed working and fishing and he was known to have the biggest heart and would help anyone who was in need. No one went hungry around Larry, they always left with a belly full of food. Survivors include his Wife, Damaris Lanell Rader of Huntington, IN; Two Daughters, Lorrie Crecelius of New English, IN, Pamela Joy Rader Johnston of Huntington, IN; Three Sisters, Delight Rader of Germantown, MD, Sue Lassiter of Huntington, IN, Nancy (Art) Chenoweth of Huntington, IN; Three Grandchildren, Angela (Luke) Eck of New Whiteland, IN, Lawrence "Larry" Edward (Kayla) Johnston of North Manchester, IN, Joshua Waters of Huntington, IN; Five Great Grandchildren, Clara Eck, Shane Eck, Bryce Johnston, Mallory Johnston, Madilynn Johnston; extended family and caregiver, Aimee Hunt of Huntington, IN; and many friends who have became family. He is preceded in death by his Father, Albert Clayton Rader, Mother, Ruby Mae Rader, Brother, Clayton Wayne Rader, Brother, Dewight Rader, Sister, Patty Lou Shoemaker, and Grandson, Adrian Waters. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June 12, 2026 at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary with Jim Snabl officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Huntington. In honor of Larry, the family requests that guests dress casually and wear jeans. In lieu of flowers preferred memorials may be made in memory of Larry to The New Life Community Meal Ministry, Pathfinder Services, Blessing in a Backpack, or the Choice of the Donor, in care of Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Larry Rader.

Larry Rader

September 25, 1937 - June 7, 2026