Raymond Curtis Mader, 55, of Russell, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Curtis’ surviving family include his wife of 33 years, Kristy of the home; daughters, ZoAnn Mader (Adam Carey) of Lindsborg, Kansas, Hayle Mader (fiancé Jackson Bjornstad) of Byrnesville, Missouri, and Emily Mader of the home; brother, Michael Mader (Brenda) of Topeka, Kansas; sisters, Robin Walters (Jon) of Katy, Texas and Cassie Karst (Kirk) of Russell, Kansas; mother-in-law, Arleene Kreier of Salina, Kansas; sister-in-law Patricia Kreier (Diane Branning) of Walton, Kansas; as well as nieces and nephews.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents Raymond & Helen Mader and Waldo & Billie Landis; father-in-law Rev. Robert Kreier; and brother-in-law David Kreier.

Celebration of Curtis’ Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.  Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday, January 25, 2021 and 9:00 AM to Noon on Tuesday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. A Memorial has been established with the Russell Pride – Downtown Park. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary & Monuments
610 N. Maple
Russell, KS 67665
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 24, 2021