Gregory Eugene Mader, age 56, of Richmond, Kansas, died Monday, March 9, 2020, on the farm. He was born on December 15, 1963, the ninth child of Joe and Juliana (Lickteig) Mader. Greg was a lifelong resident of Anderson County.
Greg graduated from Garnett High School in 1982, he was a quiet, gentle man. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed passing his love of farming on to his nephews. He co-owned and operated Mader Dairy with his brothers until 2008. He loved playing with his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed dancing and it was a joy to watch him. Greg could often be heard singing as he worked. He shared his voice by singing at many family weddings and community funerals. Those that loved him will remember his contagious laughter and sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Mader in 2017; brother, Ed Mader in 2004; brothers-in-law, Dale Milner in 2017 and Dave Hermreck in 2017.
Greg is survived by his mother, Juliana of Garnett; sister-in-law, Donna Mader of Westphalia; sister, Mary Milner of Garnett; brothers, Ray Mader and Dan Mader of Garnett; sisters, Margie Tastove and husband Robert, Irene Tastove and husband Frank of Westphalia; brother, Dave Mader and wife Julie of Nevada, Missouri; sister, Nancy Hermreck of Garnett, sister, Ann Lutz and husband Rod of Ottawa; brother, Bob Mader and wife Kristy of Richmond; sisters, Carol Lutz and husband Milton of Richmond; Jan Grollmes and husband Linus of Wetmore, Kansas; Tina Mader of Iola; Amy Mader of Garnett; 36 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, March 16, 2020, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Scipio, with burial following in the St. Boniface Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Sunday evening at the church with visitation following.
Memorial contributions may be made to the H.A.L.L. Fund.
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