LaDonna M. Rader Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

LaDonna M. Rader, 95, of rural Akron, Indiana passed Thursday, January 24, 2019 in Wabash, Ind. She was born on Feb. 14, 1923 in Kosciusko County, Ind. to Loyd and Zelma (Meredith) Summe. She married on Nov. 18, 1945 in the Akron United Methodist Church to Richard C. Rader, he survives. LaDonna was a schoolteacher, retiring after 33 years. She taught music and physical education as well as being an elementary teacher. She taught for the Akron School with the exception of one year at Laketon. She was a 1939 graduate of Burket High School. She furthered her education at Ball State Teaching College graduating in 1944. Then she attained her Master’s Degree from Indiana University of Ft. Wayne. LaDonna was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church since 1946 and in earlier years she belonged to the Burket United Methodist Church. She also was a member of the Indiana State Retired Teachers Association. She always had a strong love for music. Survivors and place of residence: Husband – Richard Rader – Akron, Ind. Daughter – Candace Newell – Silver Lake, Ind. Preceded in Death By: Parents - Loyd and Zelma Summe Sister –Wanda and husband Robert Birmingham Time and Date of Services: 1:30 pm, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 Place of Services: Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana Minister: Pastor David Eaton Place of Burial: Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana Visitation Hours: 2 pm to 4 pm, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana Memorial contributions can be made to the Akron United Methodist Church or the American Printing House for the Blind Inc. P.O. Box 6389 Louisville, KY 40206-9932

LaDonna M. Rader

February 14, 1923 - January 24, 2019