Steven P. Rader, 74, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 10, surrounded by family. Beloved husband (and best friend) of Elaine Benz. Dear father of Shannon (Steve) Kress, Stephanie (Tim) Wooten, Stacy (Tom) Jeffries, Megan (Brandon) Herndon, Michael Menner, and the late Michele Woosley. Dearest grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 8. Also survived by brothers Jim (Vicki-Dawn), Bruce, Ed (Lea), and Chris (Mary). Preceded in death by his sister Sandy (Jimmy) Hatzigeorgiou. Our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend.
SERVICES: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road Affton, Missouri 63123) on Monday, January 26, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church (11011 Mueller Road St. Louis, Missouri 63123) on Tuesday, January 27, 9:00 a.m. until funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to a local food pantry.
Steve was a wonderful person fortunate to have know him. Elaine our hearts go out to you so sorry for your loss
My heartfelt sympathy. Steve was a good man to know. He was thoughtful and kind. My prayers are with him and Elaine.
My prayers go out to Elaine Rader, my daughters and all of Steve’s family, Steve couldn’t have found a more perfect wife for him in Elaine, they had so much in common, and you could just see how much they loved each other. Steve was a wonderful man, husband, and father, he will be missed by so many. May he rest in peace in the Lord‘s loving arms.
Sending my prayers to Steve’s wife Elaine Rader ,who I thought was Steve’s perfect partner , to our three daughters Shannon Kress and husband, Steve Kress ,,Stephanie Wooten and husband, Tim Wooten, Stacy Jeffries and her husband Tom Jeffries , and to all our grandchildren and greatgrandchildren who have lost a wonderful father and grandfather, and to Steve’s Stepchildren who always considered him a father and them his children , Megan Menner ,Michael Menner , and the late Michelle Menner, I pray for all of Steve’s family in knowing that he is at peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord , you will be missed by many. rest iin peace Steve,
Condolences, Elaine, and best wishes 💪
Our condolences to the family.
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Elaine. We were so devastated to hear of the loss of Steve. The World suffered a great loss when He passed. Sorry that We couldn’t be there for his memorial service. We hope that the Passionist Mass Card helps ease the pain a little. I, Bill, remember I met you & Steve for the first time @ the DuBorg HS Reunion. The two of you seemed to be a great & loving couple. With time I got to know the two of you much better. Especially, when you were the Matron of Honor @ our Wedding and Steve helped out with many of the technical issues needed to support the Reception. . . God love Him & you in this hour of need. – Affectionately, Bill
Elaine. We were so devastated to hear of the loss of Steve. The World suffered a great loss when He passed. Sorry that We couldn’t be there for his memorial service. We hope that the Passionist Mass Card helps ease some of the pain a little. I, Bill, remember when I met you & Steve for the first time @ the DuBorg HS Reunion. The two of you seemed to be a great & loving couple. With time I got to know the two of you much better. Especially, when you were the Matron of Honor @ our Wedding and Steve helped out with many of the technical issues needed to support the Reception. . . God love Him & you in this hour of your need. – Affectionately, Bill
Elaine,
Pat and I were devastated to hear of the passing of Steve and We are so sorry that We will not be there for His Memorial Service/Mass. . . We hope that in some small way that the Passionist Mass Card helps to ease the pain. – Sincerely, Bill H
Elaine. We were so devastated to hear of the loss of Steve. The World suffered a great loss when He passed. Sorry that We couldn’t be there for his memorial service. We hope that the Passionist Mass Card helps ease some of the pain a little. I, Bill, remember when I met you & Steve for the first time @ the DuBorg HS Reunion. The two of you seemed to be a great & loving couple. With time I got to know the two of you much better. Especially, when you were the Matron of Honor @ our Wedding and Steve helped out with many of the technical issues needed to support the Reception. . . God love Him & you in this hour of your need. – Affectionately, Bill
Steve was such a gentleman. I enjoyed watching you both stroll together on your walks. I am so sorry for your loss.
Words cannot describe how much I am so sorry for your loss. It’s still hard to believe. You two were so good together. Bill and I said many prayers for his recovery as I know many others were too. I am so sorry we cannot be there for Steve’s services. We will be thinking of you. And praying that all goes well. It will definitely be the most difficult thing you’ll ever do.
Steve will really be missed but he is in a Good Place.
So sorry to hear the sad news of Steve’s passing. He was a kind spirit and will be missed by many. Our condolences to his family.