Lena Ruth Rader (née Seligman), formerly of Granite City, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 89 in Milwaukee, WI.
Lena shared 59 years of marriage in St. Louis with her beloved husband, the late Irving Lee Rader. Loving mother of Janet S. (Charles W. Markman) Rader and Norman Paul (Karen) Rader. Cherished grandmother of Nathaniel (Mia Kleven) Markman, Eliot Markman, Greg Markman, Sarah (fiancé Jason Leon) Rader and Courtney (Tim) Lahm. Lena was also a dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She had a lifelong passion for dancing, travel, and watercolor painting.
Graveside service Friday, September 5th, at 11am at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 11433 Olde Cabin Road, St. Louis, MO 63141; the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, 10950 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146; or a charity of your choice.
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