Edgar Rademacher, 78 passed peacefully in his sleep at Seven Sisters Nursing Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota on January 25, 2016.
Edgar was born in Royal, Illinois to Harm and Martha Rademacher. They later moved to a farm close to Covington, Indiana. Edgar worked at Olan Mathison Chemical Plant after high school, before joining the U.S. Air Force. He served for four years and returned home to Indiana where he met his wife Judith. They were married September 21, 1961 in Danville, Illinois. Edgar reenlisted in the Air Force and served for 21 years.
He is survived by his wife, son,2 daughters ; six grandchildren; and two great-grandsons; and sister Ester. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, brother Heye, and sister Anna.
Edgar took his wife and kids on adventures around the world as he faithfully served his country. His many careers in the military included an aircraft mechanic, Crew Chief on a C-124, electronics, industrial engineer, radar, communications, Site Commander in Turkey, stationed at a NATO site in France, stationed in the Philippines, and he took part in Operation "New Tape", an airlift into the Congo in the 60's. He was then responsible for the operation and maintenance of a microwave terminal, mobile radio terminal, mobile radio communications system and a three generator power facility with the 1141st USAF Special Activities Squadron with a top secret clearance. He received many awards and medals including Detachment Commander of the Year in the European theater in 1974.
Edgar retired in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he and his wife had a custom cabinetry, antique restoration and contracting business for 17 years. Additionally, he worked as a recruiter for the Job Corp in Gulfport, MS to give back to his community. They built a dream home by hand on the Back Bay of Biloxi, where he sat with his beautiful wife and watched the sunsets in the gazebo by the water. He served as an Elder at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for many years. Edgar and Judy decided to travel across the United States and Alaska in their 5th wheel for 17 years. They served in Laborers for Christ building Lutheran Church additions and Schools, in Montana, Wyoming, Kansas and Indiana. Their last project was restoring a church in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. After touring America, they built a house in Rapid City with his handcrafted custom-made cabinetry. Besides woodworking, Edgar also enjoyed gardening, carving with Haycamp Wood Carving Club, writing poetry, drawing, painting and serving the Lord.
Celebration of Life will be on Monday, February 1, 2016, at 10am, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. Josh Jones officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.
Family and friends may sign Edgar's online guest book at www.kirkfuneralhome.com
Edgar was born in Royal, Illinois to Harm and Martha Rademacher. They later moved to a farm close to Covington, Indiana. Edgar worked at Olan Mathison Chemical Plant after high school, before joining the U.S. Air Force. He served for four years and returned home to Indiana where he met his wife Judith. They were married September 21, 1961 in Danville, Illinois. Edgar reenlisted in the Air Force and served for 21 years.
He is survived by his wife, son,2 daughters ; six grandchildren; and two great-grandsons; and sister Ester. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, brother Heye, and sister Anna.
Edgar took his wife and kids on adventures around the world as he faithfully served his country. His many careers in the military included an aircraft mechanic, Crew Chief on a C-124, electronics, industrial engineer, radar, communications, Site Commander in Turkey, stationed at a NATO site in France, stationed in the Philippines, and he took part in Operation "New Tape", an airlift into the Congo in the 60's. He was then responsible for the operation and maintenance of a microwave terminal, mobile radio terminal, mobile radio communications system and a three generator power facility with the 1141st USAF Special Activities Squadron with a top secret clearance. He received many awards and medals including Detachment Commander of the Year in the European theater in 1974.
Edgar retired in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he and his wife had a custom cabinetry, antique restoration and contracting business for 17 years. Additionally, he worked as a recruiter for the Job Corp in Gulfport, MS to give back to his community. They built a dream home by hand on the Back Bay of Biloxi, where he sat with his beautiful wife and watched the sunsets in the gazebo by the water. He served as an Elder at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for many years. Edgar and Judy decided to travel across the United States and Alaska in their 5th wheel for 17 years. They served in Laborers for Christ building Lutheran Church additions and Schools, in Montana, Wyoming, Kansas and Indiana. Their last project was restoring a church in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. After touring America, they built a house in Rapid City with his handcrafted custom-made cabinetry. Besides woodworking, Edgar also enjoyed gardening, carving with Haycamp Wood Carving Club, writing poetry, drawing, painting and serving the Lord.
Celebration of Life will be on Monday, February 1, 2016, at 10am, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. Josh Jones officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.
Family and friends may sign Edgar's online guest book at www.kirkfuneralhome.com
Edgar Rademacher, 78 passed peacefully in his sleep at Seven Sisters Nursing Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota on January 25, 2016.
Edgar was born in Royal, Illinois to Harm and Martha Rademacher. They later moved to a farm close to Covington, Indiana. Edgar worked at Olan Mathison Chemical Plant after high school, before joining the U.S. Air Force. He served for four years and returned home to Indiana where he met his wife Judith. They were married September 21, 1961 in Danville, Illinois. Edgar reenlisted in the Air Force and served for 21 years.
He is survived by his wife, son,2 daughters ; six grandchildren; and two great-grandsons; and sister Ester. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, brother Heye, and sister Anna.
Edgar took his wife and kids on adventures around the world as he faithfully served his country. His many careers in the military included an aircraft mechanic, Crew Chief on a C-124, electronics, industrial engineer, radar, communications, Site Commander in Turkey, stationed at a NATO site in France, stationed in the Philippines, and he took part in Operation "New Tape", an airlift into the Congo in the 60's. He was then responsible for the operation and maintenance of a microwave terminal, mobile radio terminal, mobile radio communications system and a three generator power facility with the 1141st USAF Special Activities Squadron with a top secret clearance. He received many awards and medals including Detachment Commander of the Year in the European theater in 1974.
Edgar retired in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he and his wife had a custom cabinetry, antique restoration and contracting business for 17 years. Additionally, he worked as a recruiter for the Job Corp in Gulfport, MS to give back to his community. They built a dream home by hand on the Back Bay of Biloxi, where he sat with his beautiful wife and watched the sunsets in the gazebo by the water. He served as an Elder at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for many years. Edgar and Judy decided to travel across the United States and Alaska in their 5th wheel for 17 years. They served in Laborers for Christ building Lutheran Church additions and Schools, in Montana, Wyoming, Kansas and Indiana. Their last project was restoring a church in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. After touring America, they built a house in Rapid City with his handcrafted custom-made cabinetry. Besides woodworking, Edgar also enjoyed gardening, carving with Haycamp Wood Carving Club, writing poetry, drawing, painting and serving the Lord.
Celebration of Life will be on Monday, February 1, 2016, at 10am, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. Josh Jones officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.
Family and friends may sign Edgar's online guest book at www.kirkfuneralhome.com
Edgar was born in Royal, Illinois to Harm and Martha Rademacher. They later moved to a farm close to Covington, Indiana. Edgar worked at Olan Mathison Chemical Plant after high school, before joining the U.S. Air Force. He served for four years and returned home to Indiana where he met his wife Judith. They were married September 21, 1961 in Danville, Illinois. Edgar reenlisted in the Air Force and served for 21 years.
He is survived by his wife, son,2 daughters ; six grandchildren; and two great-grandsons; and sister Ester. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, brother Heye, and sister Anna.
Edgar took his wife and kids on adventures around the world as he faithfully served his country. His many careers in the military included an aircraft mechanic, Crew Chief on a C-124, electronics, industrial engineer, radar, communications, Site Commander in Turkey, stationed at a NATO site in France, stationed in the Philippines, and he took part in Operation "New Tape", an airlift into the Congo in the 60's. He was then responsible for the operation and maintenance of a microwave terminal, mobile radio terminal, mobile radio communications system and a three generator power facility with the 1141st USAF Special Activities Squadron with a top secret clearance. He received many awards and medals including Detachment Commander of the Year in the European theater in 1974.
Edgar retired in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he and his wife had a custom cabinetry, antique restoration and contracting business for 17 years. Additionally, he worked as a recruiter for the Job Corp in Gulfport, MS to give back to his community. They built a dream home by hand on the Back Bay of Biloxi, where he sat with his beautiful wife and watched the sunsets in the gazebo by the water. He served as an Elder at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for many years. Edgar and Judy decided to travel across the United States and Alaska in their 5th wheel for 17 years. They served in Laborers for Christ building Lutheran Church additions and Schools, in Montana, Wyoming, Kansas and Indiana. Their last project was restoring a church in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. After touring America, they built a house in Rapid City with his handcrafted custom-made cabinetry. Besides woodworking, Edgar also enjoyed gardening, carving with Haycamp Wood Carving Club, writing poetry, drawing, painting and serving the Lord.
Celebration of Life will be on Monday, February 1, 2016, at 10am, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. Josh Jones officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.
Family and friends may sign Edgar's online guest book at www.kirkfuneralhome.com
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