Ralph L. Rader Sr., 89, of Fort Pierce passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Rader was born June 2, 1923 in Oldtown, MD. He had been a resident of Fort Pierce for 20 years, coming from Maryland.

He served in the United States Air Force.

He retired from the Western Maryland Railways as a signal maintainer.

Mr. Rader was a member of the Methodist Church in Lakewood Park.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shrine Club. He served as Commander for the Oldtown, MD VFW Post. Ralph was scout master for 18 years of Troop #79 in Oldtown and was a charter member of the Oldtown Volunteer Fire Fighters.

Ralph was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Mary Marie Rader; daughter Mary Kasecamp of Oldtown, MD; sons Richard Rader of Fort Pierce, FL and Danny Rader of Hancock, MD; daughter Bonnie Clark of Cumberland, MD; brothers Melvin Rader of Oldtown, MD and James Rader of Coolville, OH; sisters Elsie Rice of Cumberland, MD and Frances Long of South Carolina; 15 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son Ralph L. Rader Jr.

No services are planned at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children Philadelphia 3551 North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. Online condolences may be sent to www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.