Adam Robert Rader Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ADAM'S OBITUARY:Adam Robert Rader, aged 18 of Custer, died peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Adam was born on December 29, 1994 in Ludington the son of Ronson and Ami Jo (Chye) Rader. He attended Mason County Eastern Schools and completed his high school education this year under the guidance of his mother Ami Jo. Sadly, Adam was preceded in death by his father Ronson in 1998 and his grandfather Ronald Rader last month. Adam loved to farm and was the self-proclaimed “manager” of their family farm in Branch Township. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, cheering for Michigan State, the Tigers and Lions, and playing his guitar. He aspired to further his education in the field of law or possibly in politics. As a member of Beacon Ministries, he served as an usher and sound technician, worked in the nursery, and was very active in the church youth group. Second only to his love for his Lord and Savior, was Adam’s love for his family.Adam will be greatly missed by his parents Joseph and Ami Jo Voorheis of Custer, his brothers and sisters Autum Rader of Free Soil, Austin Rader and Loren Voorheis of Custer, Kelsey (Derek) Castillo of Fountain, and Reid Voorheis of California serving in the U.S. Marine Corp, his nieces Kaylee Rader and Ava Voorheis, his grandparents Bill and Fran Chye of Fountain, Mike and Lyetta Genung of Custer, Verna Rader of Branch, Elsie Voorheis and Paul Voorheis both of Saranac, his great-grandparents Lyle and Fayetta Griffith, Rose Chye, and Barb Genung all of Custer, and Willadeen Rader of Ludington, and many aunts, uncles, great aunts and uncles, and numerous cousins.Funeral services will be held for Adam at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 7 at Mason County Eastern High School with Pastor Tammy Bacon, Pastor Joe Whitaker, and Pastor Shaun Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Bachelor Cemetery in Fountain. Friends may visit with his family on Friday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Beacon Ministries, 4433 N. US 31 Highway, Scottville, and from 10:00 AM until time of services on Saturday at Mason County Eastern. Those who wish to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Voorheis family to assist with Adam’s medical expenses.

Adam Robert Rader

December 29, 1994 - September 2, 2013