Alton C. Rader

October 18, 1923 - December 30, 2019

Alton C. Rader, 96, of New Castle, passed away on the morning of Monday, December 30, 2019. He was born on October 18, 1923 in Gilead, IN, a son of the late Russell and Hazel (Tullis) Rader. Alton served his country as an aviation metalsmith in the Navy during WWII where he was stationed in the North Atlantic aboard an air craft carrier. After the war, Alton married his wife, Doris Mearing in 1956 and enjoyed many happy years together before her passing in 1978. Alton worked as the office manager at the Indiana Department of Work Force Development in New Castle before retiring at the age of 69. During retirement, he attended Sullivan University in Louisville, KY for Culinary Arts. He graduated at the top of his class and won a gold medal at the Culinary Olympics in Chicago. Alton also enjoyed wood working, especially crafting walking sticks. Those left to cherish his memory include his two children, Randy (wife: Trish) Rader of Peru, IN and Nancy Morris of New Castle, IN; two grandchildren, Cindy (husband: Brandon) Sturch of Peru, IN and Heather (husband: Dustin) White of Shreveport, LA; twin great-granddaughters, Brinly and Taylor Sturch; a sister, Dee Wells of Three Rivers, MI; caregiver and friend, George Woods of New Castle, IN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris (Mearing) Rader; seven siblings, Polly, Verdina, Wanda, Oscar, Mary, Jane and Neil. There will be no funeral services at this time. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles Family and staff are honored to serve the family of Alton Rader.