Oakwood, Illinois - Edwin Louis Rademaker, 91, of Oakwood, passed away Saturday, December 13th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the VA palliative care facility in Danville, IL.

He was born on September 9, 1934, in Sellers, Illinois to the late William and Anna (Albers) Rademaker.

On November 28, 1957, he married JoAnn Loschen, she survives. They enjoyed 68 years of marriage.

Along with JoAnn he is survived by a son Jeffrey (Carolyn) Rademaker of Marshville, NC, and daughter Sheila (Paul) Walter of Indianapolis, IN. Along with two grandchildren, Nicholas Rademaker and Kirstyn (Christopher) Glidewell and one great grandson, Ronin Glidewell all of Marshville, NC.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers Melvin, Eldon, and Ray Rademaker.

He graduated from Rantoul Twp. High School in 1952 and worked for Railway Express Agency for two years. Edwin joined the Army, along with his friend John Sherman, in January 1954 and was discharged in January 1956. While in the Army, he served in Germany, and was able to see his grandfather, and other family members in Ostfriesland, in Northwestern Germany.

He retired from United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1994 after 37 years. He was very proud of his work and would always offer safe driving tips to anyone who would listen.

Ed enjoyed polishing his classic cars and trucks and showing them at car shows. All of his friends knew him as "Eddie". Another of his favorite activities was riding his beloved John Deere lawn mower and keeping a beautiful lawn. Ed and JoAnn enjoyed playing euchre over the years with family and friends.

Ed and JoAnn attend St. John's Lutheran Church in Royal, IL where they served as ushers and altar guild for many years.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church, 203 E. Church Street, Royal with Rev. Emil Blobaum officiating. Burial will follow in Beckman Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at the church. Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Royal or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.