Jerome Joseph Rader, 91, Schofield, passed away Wednesday, August 17th 2022 at Rennes Health and Rehab after a 4 year battle with cancer. Jerome was born May 27th 1931 to William and Grace (Karlen) Rader in Marathon, Wi. On September 15th 1956 he married MaryAnn Seefeldt at St. Michaels Church, in Wausau, Wi. MaryAnn preceded him in death on May 29th, 2015. Jerome graduated high school from Marathon High School in 1950. He was drafted into the Army in 1953 and served until 1955 in Korea. After his Military service he worked several different jobs until he was hired at Wausau Papers and worked there for 34 years, retiring in 1994. After retiring Jerome worked at Central Wisconsin Auto Auction, and he also picked up vehicles for local car dealers. Jerome served on the local fire department as an EMT and Firefighter until 1983. Jerome enjoyed his Casino trips where he was sometimes very lucky and then called to let you know how much he won. He also loved watching the Brewers play along with the dreaded CNN and MSNBC, we always threatened to put a parental block on those channels . Jerome was a member of the VFW burns Post 388 / 8895 and the American Legion Post 492. Jerome is survived by a daughter, Carla (Jon) Johnson, Clintonville, WI. and son, Ron (Cas Ainslie) Rader, Evansville, WI. Grandchildren: Kristi (Ryan) Andrus, Spring Grove, IL. Jeremi (Heather Brown) Smith, Concord, NC. Colton Rader, Milwaukee, WI. Kade (Melody Riemer) Johnson, Clintonville, WI. Duke ( Kori) Johnson, Appleton, WI. Great Grandchildren: Ethan and Camden Andrus, Elijah Brown, Emery and Jeremi Jr. (JJ) Smith . He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Clarence, Bill, Rudy, Erwin, Herbert, Marie and his twin sister Joan. We would also like to thank the staff at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston for all the help and Support during Jerry's stay . Jerry had a few wonderful people who helped him out when we were unable to be there. Thank you Leroux Pretorius, Ralph Brown , Jerry Gilge and Jeff Turzinski, along with anyone else we may have forgotten. Have a Beer on Jerry. Visitation will be Wednesday August 24th, 2022 from 10:00 am - 12:00pm, with a service to follow at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home, Schofield. Burial will follow at St.Mary's Cemetery, Marathon, WI .