Roger William Rademacher

      Roger William Rademacher, age 63, of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, MI.
     A Celebration of Roger's Life will be held at "The Pond" in Ovid, MI, from 1-5 P.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, with Paco officiating.
     Roger was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 20, 1960, the son of Fred and Clarice (Antes) Rademacher. Roger married Linda Fillmore on August 14, 1978. He worked with Green Meadow Farms for 44 years. Roger was an avid hunter and also enjoyed fishing. He liked playing euchre and watching sports especially the Tigers, Lions and U of M. Most of all he loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Roger proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard for 6 years.
     He is survived by his wife Linda Rademacher of Ovid, MI, children: Willi and Cassie Rademacher of Ovid, MI, Roger and Marybeth Rademacher of Salem, VA, Zach and April Rademacher of Lansing, MI, 12 grandchildren: Christina, Julia, Ashton, Anna, Abigail, Molly (Spencer), Summer (Dylan), Gregory (Sabrina), Skylar, Madison, Mayce, and Chase and 2 great-grandchildren: Oaklie and Thomas. He is also survived by his mother Clarice and Bill Swanchara of Gladwin, MI, brother Rick and Sue Rademacher of Lake City, MI, brother Ron and Deb Rademacher of St. Johns, MI, brother Kelly and Brenda Scheffler of St. Johns, MI, step-sister Debbie Swanchara of Stanton, MI and step brother Joe Swanchara of Pompeii, MI. He was preceded in death by his father, son Ricky Rademacher, sister Robin Harnick, stepbrother Bill Swanchara and stepsister Patty Mesh.
     Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan.