John Bader

VIEW MEMORIAL PHOTO TRIBUTE John 'Jack' Bader of Akron died peacefully with his family by his side on June 26 2007 after a short illness. Jack was born February 7 1923 in Akron OH. He graduated from St. Vincent High School attended Akron University and served his country in WWII in the Army. Jack was a man of deep faith and an active parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister and usher. He was a member of the Akron Roundtable Akron Kiwanis and Portage Country Club. He was a co-founder and owner of Ohio Gasket & Shim Co. Jack enjoyed boating on the lakes checking out antique cars and getting together with many long-time friends. Of all his many accomplishments Jack was most proud of his family. He was a devoted husband father grandfather and great-grandfather. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Charlotte (nee Halter) and Stephen A. Bader; sisters Mary Virginia Firestone and Eileen Wise and brother Lawrence Bader. Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years Barbara (nee Dettling). He left a legacy of integrity to his children: Mary (Thomas) Cochran Virginia (Michael) McGuckin Jeff (Linda) Bader John (Karen) Bader Thomas (Annette) Bader and David (Pam) Bader. He was 'Papa Jack' to his 18 grandchildren: Michael Matt Michelle Kelly Katy Molly Dan Tim Emily Sarah Christopher Jessica Kevin Andrew Matthew Ryan Alexandra and Joshua. He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren brother Richard Bader and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday June 30 at 9:30 AM at St. Vincent Church 164 W. Market St. Akron. FUNERAL PROCESSION WILL FORM AT THE CHURCH. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home 3475 Copley Road (COPLEY) 44321 on Friday from 4:00 to 7:30 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Bader Scholarship Fund St. Vincent-St. Mary High School 15 N. Maple St. Akron OH 44303 or to the Palliative/Hospice Care Unit Summa Health System 444 North Main St. Akron OH 44398-6153 (payable to Summa Hospitals Foundation).