Tim Rademaker

Timothy Ray Rademaker, 74, of Ohio, Illinois passed away at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his home.
He was born on August 30, 1949 in Lincoln, Illinois to Lawrence and Marion Jensen Rademaker. He married Katherine Asher, his wife of 54 years on March 22, 1970 in Emden, Illinois. She survives.
Also surviving by three daughters, Amy (Eric) Miller of Chesepeake, Virginia, Sara (Tim) Nelson of Colchester, Illinois and Julie (Chris) Cochran of Danville, Georgia and four grandchildren, Adam Miller, Natalie Miller, Christian (Brianna) Cochran and Evelyn Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Marion Rademaker; one brother, Steve Rademaker, and one sister, Jill Bruns.
Tim was a graduate of Hartem High School. He earned an Associates degree at Spoon River College. He served in the US Navy from 1969 to 1973. He was a member of the Emden American Legion post #506. He worked for Pioneer Hy-brid for 41 years. He enjoyed bird watching, a master at furniture making, taking drives to look at corn, and spending time with his family.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Bache Memorial Chapel, 25478 Highway 92, Van Orin, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to American Legion post #506. 
Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
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