Richard Strader Obituary

Richard L. Strader, age 81, of Wantage, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Richard was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He served in the Vietnam War and worked at Rene's as a factory worker and Plastoid's in Hamburg for 30 plus years. Richard was a lifetime member to the VFW of Sparta, NJ and VVACH 1002; and was also a member of the Sussex Elks and American Legion of Sussex, NJ. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Jo Anne L. (nee Morris) Strader; nieces Debra Seebeck, Susan Kassner, Debra Hotalen and partner Henry Wesolowski, Chrissy Regeling and husband Robert; nephews Robert Strader and wife Joyce, Harold Hotalen and wife Dawne, Wayne Hotalen, William Hotalen and wife Corrina, Russell Hotalen and partner Diane Trudgen, Earl Hotalen, Charles Hotalen, and Elmer Morris 4th. Richard also leaves behind many great and great-great nieces and nephews. His parents Austin and Annabell, sisters Grace and Martha, and brothers Austin, Bill and Gene predeceased him. Visitation for Richard will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10:00AM - 11:00AM at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871. Following the visitation will be a graveside service with military honors at North Hardyston Cemetery, N. Church Rd. , Hamburg, NJ 07419. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Richard's memory to the Sparta VFW or Sussex Elks.