Joshua Rader

Joshua James Rader , age 27, formerly of Grantsburg, WI, passed away unexpectedly in River Falls, WI, on Monday, September 18, 2017. Josh was born at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Okinawa, Japan, on September 29, 1989 to parents, JoAnne (Owens) and Scott W. Rader.  He was educated in the Grantsburg School District.  Josh was currently employed at WC Palettes in Hudson, WI.  He enjoyed fishing, gaming, and listening to rap music. He also enjoyed watching Vikings Football and Duke Basketball teams. Josh was a Christian man; selfless, always accepting of others, polite, respectful, imaginative and always had a loving heart and good sense of humor. He was an awesome father to his children and loved spending time with family. He will be deeply missed. Surviving are his father, Scott W. (JoEllen) Rader; his mother, JoAnne Rader; his best friend and companion, Jessica Swosinski; and his children, Adrian William Rader and Arieanna Marie Rader.  He is also survived by a sister, Samantha Rader; a brother, Jeremy Rader; four nephews: Silas, Patrick, Jeremy, Jr., and Damon Rader; paternal grandfather, Harlan Rader; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Josh is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: James and Yvonne Owens; and his paternal grandmother, Joan Rader. The Memorial Service honoring and celebrating the life of Joshua James Rader will be conducted at 1:00 pm (visitation 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, with Pastor Carl Heidel officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to his children are preferred. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Grantsburg, WI.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com .