Bruce O. Rader

1955 - 2016

Bruce O. Rader obituary, 1955-2016, Boyertown, PA

BORN

1955

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc.

111 North Reading Ave

Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Bruce Rader Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2016.

Bruce O. Rader, 61, of Boyertown. Husband of Pamela J. (Gilbert) Rader. Passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer at the Reading Hospital on Monday, September 26, 2016.
Born in Pottstown, PA. He was the son of the late Ernest H. Rader and D. Bernice (Levengood) Rader of Boyertown.
He was last employed as a truck driver at Jesse Baro, Inc. He previously worked for Moser's Masonry with his nephew, Troy Moser. Earlier in his life he was employed by Doehler Jarvis/Farley Industries as a Die Technician. Bruce also was the owner and operator of B.R. Lawn and Landscape, where he was able to combine work with his love of the outdoors.
Bruce was a member of Brookland Hunting and Fishing Association in Potter County and Pikeville Sportsman's Association.
He graduated from Boyertown Senior High School and was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boyertown.
Bruce was a true outdoorsman by nature. You could always find him outside from sun up to sundown - planting and caring for his flowers and vegetables at his home and also at his parent's house, playing Frisbee with Scout and restoring "The Nova" with Derek. If it was broken, Bruce would find a way to fix it.
He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Cora, and would always look forward to seeing what shoes she was wearing - he swore he never saw her in the same pair twice.
He was an avid deer and turkey hunter and would escape to his Potter County cabin whenever time would allow for it. If it was hunting season, Bruce was in the woods. He frequented local car shows with "the Nova" and was always secretly searching for his next classic car purchase, and a way to talk Pam into adding another car to the collection.
Bruce coached both soccer and baseball for his kid's teams as they were growing up. Coach Bruce could be found on the field participating in the drills right along with his players. He boasted that, "If I can do it, so can you!"
Before they had children, Pam and Bruce enjoyed going on frequent ski trips and adventures. He was fond of beach trips to OCMD with the family and, of course, weekends at the cabin - four wheeling, fishing, shooting guns, hiking and scouting the wildlife. He was especially proud to introduce Cora to Potter County at only three months old.
He is survived by his children, Alyssa B. wife of Bryan M. Albright of Alburtis and a son, Derek B. Rader of Philadelphia. A sister, Sandra L. wife of Gordon Moser of Barto. Granddaughter, Cora M. Albright. As well as his dog Scout.
Funeral Services will be held at the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc. 111 North Reading Ave. Boyertown, PA. 19512. On Monday, October 3, 2016 at 11:30 AM. Friends and family may call at the funeral home, Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bruce, to Cora Madelyn Albright's Trust Fund ? Cora Albright, PO Box 225, Alburtis, PA 18011-0225
Online condolences may be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com

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October 4, 2016

Judy & Wayne Walsh

Pam and Family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Always cherish those wonderful memories. They will comfort you through this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 3, 2016

Donna Hausman

Pam & family, Thinking of & praying for all during this time, treasure memories as they carry one through.

October 3, 2016

Pam, Alyssa and Derek,

So sad to hear about Bruce's passing.

You have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

May God's Peace be with you.

Bob & Lisa Heydt, and family

October 2, 2016

JoAnne (Little) Hunter

Pam and family, sadden to hear of Bruce's passing. May the memories of the great times carry you through this difficult time. Bruce and you often came up in high school conversations. He will never be further than your heart. Peaceful rest, Bruce.

October 1, 2016

Stephanie Benjamin

Pam,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in memories.

October 1, 2016

Lynn Burkett

Pam and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. I was certainly shocked to hear this, as many were. Keep your memories alive and let Cora know what a special grandfather she had.

September 30, 2016

Pam,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Jenn Gaudioso

September 30, 2016

Dear Pam and family,
My sincere condolences during this difficult time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort.

Dena (Heist) Solomon
Boyertown, PA

September 30, 2016

Dear Pam and family, Judy sent me a text this morning about the loss of your dear Bruce. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May you be comforted with peace and lots of wonderful memories. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Carol (Stauffer) Prokay (West Sunbury PA)

September 30, 2016

To Pam and family, our prayers are with you at this time. You have wonderful memories. Take care and God Bless.

Doug and Diana Albright (Coopersburg, PA)

September 30, 2016

Marcy Snyder-Marks

Pam and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and yours. Take care and God Bless

September 30, 2016

To the Rader family,

We are sharing your sorrow. May you be comforted with peace, courage to face the days ahead and memories to hold in your hearts.

The Iannetta Family,
Connie, Rocco and Alyssa

September 30, 2016

Cindy Noll

Pam & Family, So sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.

September 29, 2016

Tim and Nadine Hoffman

Pam and Family: We are very saddened to hear about Bruce's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold all of your wonderful memories near and dear to you.

September 29, 2016

Annette, Jarred & Emma Huertas

Our deepest condolences go out to your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

September 29, 2016

Pam and family... We are so saddened and shocked to hear about Bruce's passing. Cancer is such a horrible disease. Bruce was a great guy and friend during and after High School. Although we haven't seen each other for awhile, I will always remember him as one of my closest friends. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May he Rest in Peace.
Sincerely, John and Belita Little

September 29, 2016

Debbie Solazzo

Dear Pam & family,
Our deepest condolences go out to
you at this most difficult time.
Know that you are in our thoughts
and prayers.
Rick & Debbie Solazzo

September 28, 2016

Judy Kelly

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

September 28, 2016

Bob and Evva Hughes

Our condolences to the family. Bruce was a good neighbor and we are saddened by his passing.

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