Spader, Ewald J.

Ewald J. Spader, born April 29,1916, in Chicago, Illinois, 
to Joseph and Elizabeth Spader, departed this earth on 
February 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents; 
sons, Dale and Ron; son-in-law, Dana Tomlinson; and 
daughter-in-law, Sandy Spader. Survivors include his wife 
of 44 years, Johnnie Spader; sister, Erna Spader of Chicago, 
Ill., son, Gary of Tinley Park Ill.; daughters, Peggy 
Froelich of Longview, Texas, and Diana Tomlinson of Conroe, 
Texas; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and 
daughter-in-law, Nancy Spader of Dixon, Ill. During World 
War II, Ed served his country in the Army Air Force. Upon 
his retirement from Textron, Ed relocated to Longview, Texas, 
in 1972. He then worked for Penney's and later became the 
manager of Pargas. He was active in Woodman of the World and 
one of the first graduates of Longview Citizens Police 
Academy. Ed's funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 
2007, at First Lutheran Church, where he was a member, 
council member and faithful Sunday school participant. 
Interment will follow in Rosewood Park. Visitation will be 
at Rader Funeral Home, 1617 Judson Road, Monday February 12, 
from 5-8 p.m. While we rejoice in his homecoming with our 
Lord and Savior, we will miss his quick wit and the love he 
displayed for family and friends. Memorial donations may be 
made to the building fund at First Lutheran Church. The 
family wishes to thank friends, neighbors, church family and 
all who have shown their compassion and love through visits, 
cards, calls and food. May God bless you all. A memorial 
guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 2/11/2007.