Clifford Eugene Radel, age 94, of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Country Club Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 9, 1930, in Marion, Ohio, the son of Elmer and Inez (Hinamon) Radel. Gene was 1948 graduate of Centerburg High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Gene worked for G.R. Smith and B.W. Cleves in Mount Vernon before eventually being employed by American National Can where he retired in 1993 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Palmyra Church of Christ and the Joe Cocanour Post #500 American Legion. Gene enjoyed golfing, but most important was spending time with his family. He loved nothing more than attending his children, and grandchildren’s activities and events.
He is survived by his children, Jonette (Gene) Curry of Mount Vernon, Jeff (Teresa) Radel of Fredericktown and Jennifer Long of Fredericktown, stepchildren, Jennifer (Max) Huffman of Mount Vernon and Dan Clutter of Fredericktown, nine grandchildren, Joshua (Kelly) Radel, Jordan (Lacie) Radel, Zac Long, Chris (Missy) Curry, Courtney (Kyle) Dygert, Stephanie (Mike) McVay, Mandy (J.J.) Jemison, Brooke (Damien) Phillips, Adriane (Dustin) Mowry and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn Radel, second wife, Barbara (Baker) Radel, a brother, Melvin Radel, and seven sisters, Kathryn Brooks, Grace Gillespie, Hazel Cayton, Betty Clutter, Viginia Hahn, Mary Murphy, and Ruth Ann Radel.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, beginning at 12 p.m. at the Palmyra Church of Christ, 21184 Zolman Road, Fredericktown, Ohio 43019 where friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service. The family will observe a private burial in Forest Cemetery. Evangelist Troy Northrop will be officiating.
Memorial contributions in Gene’s name may be made to the Palmyra Church of Christ.
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