Friday, April 18, 2025
Kenneth L. Rader, 88, of Bridgeport, Washington passed away at home, on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from natural causes. He was born to Oscar Rader and Ellen (Pedersen) Crawford Rader. Ken attended school in Bridgeport.
On July 26, 1956, he married Marilyn Rendell in Carlton, Washington. Ken worked as an iron worker in construction. He enjoyed playing cards and camping with friends and family. Ken was a member of the Quad City Eagles until it closed. He loved going south to Arizona in his motor home or to Borrego Springs in California. Ken loved his garden. He would raise pumpkins and invite the kindergarten class down for free pumpkins, apple juice, and cookies.
Ken is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Bridgeport, WA; daughter, Teresa Rader Russ Smith of the Tri Cities, WA; son, Mike Rader (Debbie) of Conconully, WA; son, Gary Rader (Charlene) of Tri Cities, WA; daughter-in-law, Katherine Rader of Tri Cities, WA; 2 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 5 step-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
