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Walter Rader Obituary
Walter L. Rader, 62, of Ft. Pierce, Florida, and formerly of North Baltimore, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
He was born April 20, 1961, in Findlay, to Darrell "Dean" and Mary "Lucy" (Casdorph) Rader. He married Denise "Cricket" Fullwood and she preceded him in death.
Walter is survived by his daughters, Regina Rader of North Baltimore and Kelly Rader of North Baltimore; son, Jared Fullwood; brother, James (Cindy) Rader of North Baltimore; sister, Debra Martin of Ft. Pierce, Florida; grandchildren, Skyler Durfey, Tyler Durfey, Atlanta Norman, Aaron Adams, Sara Adams, and Jordan Lewis; and great-grandchildren, Bentley Russell, Abilene Russell, Zeke Durfey, and Kane Durfey.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Katrina Hosler; and brothers, William and Billy Rader.
Walter's funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ten/Bethel Mile Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Smith-Crates Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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Vic
July 6, 2023
Hey Walt I can't believe you're not with us anymore! We worked together for 4 years at Hale's Grove's you taught me so many things! I miss you but I'm so grateful for the time we had together. RIP my friend!!
Jenny Fulwood
May 31, 2023
Walt was like a father to me and my sons grandfather he raised them from birth he loved them and hes now with my mom im sorry i couldn't say my goodbyes may he now be at peace no more pain love jenny fulwood
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