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Theodore (Ted) Rademacher

February 19th, 1952 - January 26th, 2025

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Theodore (Ted) Barnhart Rademacher, born in Urbana, with residences in both Springfield, Ohio and The Villages, Florida passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

 

Ted graduated from Urbana High School in 1970, and then from Muskingum University in Business in 1974. He worked at Barnhart Stores as comptroller for many years, eventually moving to London, Ohio to manage the London store. While in London, he purchased to then manage several rental properties. He then moved to Springfield and spent a lot of time thrifting with a good friend Vera Lambert. Ted enjoyed traveling abroad with Vera, not only for personal travel, but sometimes representing the United Methodist Church. To help fund an orphanage in Africa, he tried to establish an airboat ride company to take tourists down the Mara River in Tanzania.

 

Ted wintered in The Villages and eventually established residency there, seven houses up the street from his brother’s house. Ted loved antiques and art and collected both. Researching the provenance of a purchase was one of his greatest pleasures. Ted was always a creative thinker, considering out of the box ideas. He enjoyed flying with his brother on various adventures. He enjoyed playing football, track, and soccer and in later years he walked regularly. He loved to tell the story that his brother Rick was born in Mercy Hospital, Champaign County, Urbana, Illinois and that he was born in Mercy Hospital in Champaign County, Urbana, Ohio

 

Ted was a beloved brother, uncle, and great uncle who participated in family events regularly and will be sorely missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Jerry Rademacher, stepmother June Davidson Rademacher, grandparents Corwin and Flora Barnhart, and adored great uncle and aunt, Ray and Grace Derr. He is survived by his brother Rick (Constance), nephew Matt (Jerilyn) Rademacher, and great nephews Alex and Eric.

 

Funeral services will be held at Lake Deaton United Methodist Church Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11am, a lunch buffet will begin right after the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the North Ridge United Methodist Church in Springfield, Ohio. 

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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge

Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge

Rooted in a legacy of trust and compassion since 1885, Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services has been a beacon of support for Marion County. In our quest to honor life’s profound journeys, we present the Buffalo Ridge Life Event Center—a sanctuary nestled within “Florida’s friendliest hometown,” designed to celebrate and memorialize the unique stories of loved ones. This center, a labor of love years in the making, extends our renowned funeral and burial services by offering a space where memories can be cherished and legacies honored. Our Life Event Center is more than a venue; it's a canvas for your most treasured celebrations. From the finery of our event planning, catering, and floral artistry to the sophistication of our themed displays and cutting-edge audio-visual systems, we've tailored an environment that anticipates every detail....

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