Harry Bader, 95, of Reese, died early Thursday morning, April 17, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. He was born September 14, 1918 in Blumfield Township, Saginaw County, one of fourteen children, to the late Charles and Emma (Oldenberg) Bader. On September 14, 1941 he married the former Delphine Findlay in Reese. She predeceased him September 17, 2011. Harry owned and operated Bader Brothers in Reese, along with his father, and brothers, Henry and Jim Bader, from 1934 until his retirement on April 28, 1984. He was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Reese. He and Delphine were instrumental in donating the building and property for the current Unity District Library in Reese. He enjoyed deer and turkey hunting at his property in Alpena, spending time at his cabin in AuGres and playing cards.
Surviving is his son, Dallas Bader of Maynooth, Ontario Canada; his brother Jim Bader of Frankenmuth; nieces, nephews, and his special care givers, Beth, Rhonda, Shawn and Donna. In addition to his parents and wife, Harry was predeceased by twelve brothers and sisters. Funeral Services for Harry will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from the Christ Lutheran Church in Reese. Rev. Tom Senge will officiate with committal services at 1:15 p.m. in the Blumfield Township Cemetery. Harry’s family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 9940 Saginaw St. in Reese on Tuesday from 3- 7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Unity District Library in Reese or Reese Fire/Rescue.