Robert Leo Rademacher

He was born on May 26, 1948 in Joliet, IL to Joseph and Kathryn Rademacher.  He was one of 4 brothers.  Robert was a lifelong resident of Peotone and graduated from Peotone High School.  He furthered his education at Illinois State University in Normal, IL.

Robert married the love of his life on August 8, 1970 to Claire (nee Sippel). Together they made a loving family and raised 5 children.  You could always find him coaching his children’s sports, farming, golfing in his golf league, watching Nascar, volunteering at community events, and watching his beloved Cubs.  He was also an extra ordinary minister at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Peotone, IL, a Volunteer Paramedic / Fireman for Peotone and on the Peotone School Board and also a Humanitarian.   

He is survived by his loving wife, Claire Rademacher, his children Ashley (Jerry) Eipers, Ryan Phillip, Rhett Jared (Zhen), and Kyle Devon Rademacher, his brothers James (Joan), John (Cyndi), and William (Melda) Rademacher, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Kathryn, and his daughter Yvonne Rademacher in 1991.

A visitation will be held on Friday August 25, 2023 from 2-9 pm at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home 112 W Main St, Peotone, IL 60468. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday August 26, 2023 at Saint Paul Catholic Church 511 N Conrad St, Peotone, IL 60468 at 10:30 AM.  Burial will follow at Peotone Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Misericordia home.