Adolph Marty Rader

Adolph Marty Rader, 78, Rockford, passed away peacefully Monday, April 5, 2010, in his home surrounded by his family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.nbsp; Born October 9, 1931, in Springfield to Adolph and Emma (Taylor) Rader.nbsp; He moved to Rockford at the age of 17 and graduated from Rockford East High School, class of 1949.nbsp; Marty married Rosalie Korte in St. James Catholic Church on September 27, 1952.nbsp; He is a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving as an artillery observer assigned to the Field Artillery Observation Battalion 1. He attained the Rank of Sergeant before his discharge in 1953.nbsp; Marty was employed for 39 years by Sems, a division of Textron, retiring in 1989, as a supervisor.nbsp; Marty was an avid reader who never stopped learning, an outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and gardening.nbsp; He was an incredible artist who painted beautiful landscapes, birds and wildlife. His artistry showed in the gorgeous flowerbeds and gardens he designed and cultivated.nbsp; Above all else he was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.nbsp; His children and grandchildren were the joys of his life.nbsp; He loved telling of his grandchildrens accomplishments. Not a bad one in the bunch he would say with pride.nbsp; Those of us who love him will greatly miss his charm, his marvelous wit, and his great wisdom.

Survive by his loving wife, Rosalie; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Dick and Lori, son and daughter-in-law, Robert Bob and Jeanine, daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Keevin Quillen, and adopted son, Keith Hale; grandchildren, Lisa and David Rader, Nicholas Rader, Melissa, Amy and Neil Quillen; great-grandchildren, Anthony and Geneva Rader-Carter.nbsp; He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Thomas (Tommy) Rader and parents-in-law, Oscar and Viola Korte.

The family would like to express deepest gratitude to the staff of OSF Hospice and Mary Blume, whose help has been a true blessing. Special thanks to Marilyn, Michelle, and Chaplain Ed, who have been such a great comfort to Marty and his family.nbsp; You are all angels.nbsp;nbsp;

Memorial service will be at 2 pm, Friday, April 9, 2010, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, Il 61108 with Chaplain Ed Greenfield officiating. Visitation will be from 1 pm until service time on Friday.nbsp; In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to OSF Hospice, 6122 Mulford Village Dr. Rockford, IL, 61107.nbsp; Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.