Roll Call Tribute
William "Bill" Rader '65 July 22, 2014 3:04 PM
Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home obituary
111 E. Rosewood Ave.
Boerne, Texas 78006
(830) 249-2321
Fax: (830) 249-1835
Email: dfish@gvtc.com
Col. William "Bill" Karl Rader
Memorial
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne.
Interment
Inurnment will take place at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date.
Born
May 12, 1943
Died
June 27, 2014
Colonel William "Bill" Karl Rader was born in Houston on May 12, 1943, as the only child of Ora Ivan and Mignonette Treschwig Rader. He died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 71. His parents precede him in death.
Bill is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cookie Rader; his sons, Michael and Matthew; his daughters-in-law, Kimberly and Margaret; his grandsons, William and Ethan; and his granddaughter, Jane.
Bill was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University where he served in the Corps of Cadets as a member of Squadrons 5 and 8 and the Ross Volunteers, and he graduated with the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of '65. Bill joined the United States Air Force in October 1965, and served his country honorably for twenty-seven years as a helicopter and fighter pilot. He was a decorated veteran of two Vietnam combat tours, and retired at the rank of Colonel in July 1992.
Following Bill's retirement, he and Cookie moved to San Antonio and settled in Fair Oaks Ranch. Shortly thereafter, they became members at St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne where Bill enjoyed being engaged in church activities. He cherished spending time with his family and friends, liked playing golf, and supported Texas A&M Athletics and the Corps.
Bill was a cherished husband, beloved father, loyal friend, and humble servant of the Lord. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.
A service celebrating Bill's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne. Inurnment will take place at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you send donations to the St. John Lutheran Church Building Fund at 315 East Rosewood Avenue, Boerne, TX 78006 or to a charitable organization of your choosing. To leave condolences for the family and to view a video of Bill's life, please visit www.ebensberger-fisher.com and select the Obituaries tab.
Arrangements with Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne.
111 E. Rosewood Ave.
Boerne, Texas 78006
(830) 249-2321
Fax: (830) 249-1835
Email: dfish@gvtc.com
Col. William "Bill" Karl Rader
Memorial
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne.
Interment
Inurnment will take place at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date.
Born
May 12, 1943
Died
June 27, 2014
Colonel William "Bill" Karl Rader was born in Houston on May 12, 1943, as the only child of Ora Ivan and Mignonette Treschwig Rader. He died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 71. His parents precede him in death.
Bill is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cookie Rader; his sons, Michael and Matthew; his daughters-in-law, Kimberly and Margaret; his grandsons, William and Ethan; and his granddaughter, Jane.
Bill was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University where he served in the Corps of Cadets as a member of Squadrons 5 and 8 and the Ross Volunteers, and he graduated with the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of '65. Bill joined the United States Air Force in October 1965, and served his country honorably for twenty-seven years as a helicopter and fighter pilot. He was a decorated veteran of two Vietnam combat tours, and retired at the rank of Colonel in July 1992.
Following Bill's retirement, he and Cookie moved to San Antonio and settled in Fair Oaks Ranch. Shortly thereafter, they became members at St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne where Bill enjoyed being engaged in church activities. He cherished spending time with his family and friends, liked playing golf, and supported Texas A&M Athletics and the Corps.
Bill was a cherished husband, beloved father, loyal friend, and humble servant of the Lord. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.
A service celebrating Bill's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne. Inurnment will take place at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you send donations to the St. John Lutheran Church Building Fund at 315 East Rosewood Avenue, Boerne, TX 78006 or to a charitable organization of your choosing. To leave condolences for the family and to view a video of Bill's life, please visit www.ebensberger-fisher.com and select the Obituaries tab.
Arrangements with Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne.
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