Gordon Lynn Rademaker

He fought a long and fierce battle with Alzheimer's. After 8 long years it was time for him to go to his eternal home to be made whole again. He was born in Emden, Illinois to Merle and Pearl (Short) Rademaker on October 4, 1941. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Virgil Rademaker.

He left a legacy of laughter, kindness, and love to his wife Jackie (Magers) Rademaker, married June 30, 1984, (Odessa, Florida) and his 5 children; Robert (Rob) Rademaker,Tremont, Illinois, Nancy (Rademaker) Barns and son-in law (Chad), Lantana, Texas, Jeff Rademaker and daughter in law (Donna), Pekin, Illinois, Paula Roher and son in law Mitch, Tampa, Florida and Michael Pickett and daughter in law (Tracie), Southern Pines, NC., brother, Ivan Rademaker (Roberta), Emden, Illinois, and brother in law Dave Magers (Karen).

Gordon cherished his 13 Grandchildren and 5 great Grandchildren.

We all are comforted knowing that he is sitting up in heaven smoking a big old smelly cigar and watching over and protecting all of those who loved him so dearly.

Cremation will be at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, Tampa, Florida. A celebration of life with his loved ones will be held at a later date.

Any donations to commemorate his life we would respectfully request be sent to the American Alzheimer’s Association

The family would like to extend a grateful and heartfelt thank you to those who helped us care for Gordon at Accent Hospice. A special thank you to his caregivers Towanna, Robert, Mindy, Amber, and Lisa.