Jack A. Rader, 97, of Frankfort, passed away December 18, 2025 at Wesley Manor. He was born June 22, 1928 in Flora, Illinois to Cecil & Suzanne Marie “Anna” (Allison) Rader. He married Dortha Lou Mann on December 29, 1946 at the first Baptist Church and she survives.
Jack was a 1946 graduate of Frankfort High School. He worked in sales at Frazier’s Dairy, Pepsi-Cola, owned American International Labs and after retirement, was a bus driver for Headstart. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Jack enjoyed playing golf and spending time with family and friends at Lake Shaffer in Monticello, IN.
Jack is survived by his wife, Dortha of Frankfort, daughters, Luann Marie (Roger) Ehrlich of Frankfort, Christine Annette (Rick) Bailey of Rossville, Julie Ann Rader of Frankfort, sisters, Betty Coomer and Marilyn Roberson, both of Frankfort, 4 granddaughters and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Vicki Lee Rader, son, Robert Cecil Rader, son-in-law, Roger Ehrlich, sisters, MayBeth Dircks, Imogene Hoffman and brother, Robert L. Rader.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Green Lawn Memorial Park. Tony Feitz will officiate. (Tina’s son-in-law) Clinton County Crematory and Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort are assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence.