Stanley Paul Rader, 86, of Lebanon, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 2nd. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Stanley was born on December 27th, 1939, in Fayette, to the late Roscoe and Opal (Strawmyer) Rader.

Stanley married Beverly Jean Jones of Lebanon, on August 12, 1960, and they lived near Lebanon their entire married life.

They raised three daughters, Teresa (Jeff) Hobbs, of Lebanon, Katheryn (Gregory) Richards, of Lebanon, and Aimee (Mark) Pugh of West Lafayette.

Survivors include their three daughters, sister-in-law Judy Carpenter (Lafayette), brothers-in-law Chester Jones (Willis TX), and Steven Jones W. Lafayette. They have16 Grandchildren, Jami Richards, Michael (Jessica) Pugh, Taylor (Teron) McFall, Amanda (Ben) Beechy, Alyssa (David) Mohler, Allyson (Jordan) Willhite, Leah Mencke, Ashley Richardson, Andrea Gordon, Aimee Smith, Anita (Ethan) Davis, Aaron (Thelma) Gordon, Andrew (Kaitlyn) Gordon, Asa (Camryn) Gordon, Adam Gordon, Amos Gordon, and 28 great-grandchildren.

Stanley was preceded in death by Beverly, his parents, brother Larry Rader and sister-in-law Jeannie Rader, and brother-in-law Phillip Carpenter.

Stan and Bev owned and operated R & J Oliver Sales farm equipment dealership in Lebanon, for over 30 years.

He was a longtime member of Centenary United Methodist Church, where he served in many roles, including serving on the board, leading youth groups, helping Bev with funeral dinners, and Mission trips with UMCOR.

He was known for his generosity and helping others. He especially enjoyed helping those just starting a career in farming.

He was a master mechanic and enjoyed teaching others how to work on machinery.

He loved woodworking, and after his retirement, built beautiful custom kitchen cabinets and furniture for friends and family. He often joked that he was busier after he retired.

He loved fishing, especially in Northwest Ontario, where he went on fly-in trips with friends and family for almost 40 years.

He loved spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 9th, at 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 5 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church in Lebanon.

Memorials in his name may be given to Centenary United Methodist Church, UMCOR, or Boone County Senior Services.