Obituaries

Arnold M. Radaker, 96, of Fairmount City passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers, Indiana. He was born on November 27, 1926, in Fairmount City, the son of the late Albert G. and Bertha E. (Bowersox) Radaker.

He married Keturah (McGregor) on June 25, 1948, and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2018.

Arnold proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WW2.

He was a wonderful dad, husband, and grandfather. He was so humble, kind, and a very hard worker, and a godly man. He never wanted to spend too much money on himself but would give you the shirt off his back.

Arnold worked for Skinners in New Bethlehem driving truck and worked at the Delco Remy Factory in Anderson, Indiana. He enjoyed eating out and spending many winters in Sarasota, Florida. He loved traveling with his family to many different places in the United States.

He was a member of the Horseshoe Club at Tri Par Estates in Sarasota, Florida, and the Hawthorn Lion’s Club.

He is survived by his children, Sheila Ellinger and her husband, Tim, of New Palestine, Indiana, Cindy Radaker of Carmel, Indiana and Brian Radaker and his wife, Angela, of Tryon, North Carolina, five grandchildren, Matthew Ellinger, Lauren Kennedy, Nicole Phillips, Ashley Kousen and Emily Radaker, a brother, Earl Radaker and his wife, Mary.

In addition to his parents and wife, Keturah, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Ellinger, and siblings, Ethel Neiswonger, Mabel Shick, Pearl Quinn, Velma Kovach, and Merle Radaker.

Private services will be held at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn.

Interment will take place in the Hawthorn Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.