Eric Scott Rader, age 56 and formerly of Wayland, MI, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 beside a crackling fire at his Delton home, with family near. He endured a short, but mighty fight with pancreatic cancer.
Eric spent over 30 years working in tool and die as a CNC machinist and programmer. When not working, his free-spirited soul loved motorcycling, snowmobiling, and boating. In preparing to meet his maker, Eric said, “If I live, I win. If I die, I win.”
He was beat to the heavenly gates by his father, Michael Rader Sr.; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Joel Fisher; and brother, Timothy Rader. Eric will be greatly missed by his wife of 25 years, Julie (nee Wilson) Rader; son, Quinton Rader; mother, Patricia Rader; siblings Michael (Shelly) Rader Jr. , Beth (Milan) Norby, Lisa (Lynn) Gulch, Amy Hopper, Matt (Margaret) Rader; many special nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services (Dorr Chapel), 4330 18th St., Dorr, MI 49323. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services, Dorr Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to the service. In memory of Eric and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wayland VFW Post #7581. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookwayland.com.
