Bret Rademaker Obituary

I Haddent seen Bret in wow, this year makes it 5 years. I went to Junior high with him and I just today found out he passed. Im so sorry. I kept his picture on my wall all these years. Fond memories. I hope hes happy wherever he is...

Bret, happy birthday... I love you and always will. I cant wait til i can have a birthday in heaven. I know you, Mike and Scott are all having a good time, always did. Love always, Hash

Happy Birthday Bret! Wish you could have been at Skippers tonight to celebrate...we were all thinking of you. Love ya buddy, Renee

To the Rademaker family- You continue to be in our hearts, as well as our prayers. We have started the Dream Team in honor of Bret and Mike.

B-

Thanks for all of your smiles. We miss you. Happy Birthday.

Kerry, Denny, Scot, Chelsea, Nina, and Mickey,

We are so sorry for your loss. No words that I could write would take away your pain. Just wanted to let you know that you are all in our thoughts and our prayers. May God be with you.

Love,

The Syfert's

Susan, Larry, Alex, and Jonathan

Dear Scot and Family,



I'm really so sorry to hear of Bret's passing. I sincerely wish you all the best in these dificult times. My family sends their sympathies.



Take care of eachother,

Dear Rademakers,

well i knew bret through water polo here at miami, we had some interesting fun times together. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. I love you brett, i will miss you .

Dear Kerry and family,

It has been many years but when someone described your son as looking just like you Kerry, I could picture him perfectly. As my memory of you is young and vibrant, so your memory of Bret will remain. Absolutely no one knows the pain of the loss of a child, unless you have gone through it. I know of no greater loss. I do know that time helps. I can tell from the notes from others that your family is loved and supported and I know that must give you comfort. He sounds like a special guy who will be remembered by many. Warmly, Becky

To the Rademaker Family,

As the New Year begins, we continue to have all of you in our thoughts. We hope in some small way the difficult healing process has begun. We will remember the good memories. The water polo team at Miami will always remember Bret's infectious laugh, warm personality, and talented water polo skills.`

The Murrill Family

Liz, Steve, and Matt

Kerry and Denny,

After sending my note to you, I read the story in the Tribune and was grateful to know that much more about your wonderful son Bret. He was a picture image of Kerry. I sent a note to the writer of the article and to the Tribune editor, praising Jennifer Skalka's compassionate telling of Bret's story, as well as his two friends. I read similar letters in the Trib yesterday. My heart is breaking for you. You are in my prayers.

Mary Strine Kowalczyk

Denny

It seems like yesterday that are children were just born. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Your old friends here at Loyola are thinking of you. Pat Mcgleam

Our deepest sympathy.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat & Ginny Russell

May you feel God near during this very difficult time.



A Miami University Parent

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rademaker Family,



I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



My deepest sympathy,

Javier & Maria Miranda

DEAR DR. RADEMAKER AND FAMILY-WE ARE SADDENED BEYOND WORDS--ALTHOUGH WE MOVED FROM FLOSSMOOR NEARLY 6 YEARS AGO, WE STILL REMEMBER YOUR KIND TREATMENT OF OUR SON JIMMY AND ENJOYED COACHING CHELSEY ON OUR DAUGHTER JORDAN'S SOFTBALL TEAM. WE SEND YOU OUR LOVE. OUR HEARTS ARE BREAKING FOR YOU. THE SUNDERLAND FAMILY

Dr. Rademaker and Family,

We were so saddened to hear the news of Bret's passing. We so enjoyed meeting all of you when you came to Oxford. We hope that Bret had some good memories that he took with him from Miami. May God Bless You.

Wayne Staton & Family

I substitute taught over at Parker and then over at H-F four years ago. I am deeply saddened to hear this news. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you and your family.

we all miss bret so much.

Dear Kerry, DR, Scot, and Chelsea,

I am so sorry for your loss. It wearies my heart to see a family such as yours have to go through something as tragic as this. Bret was loved by many; he had so many talents and ways of bringing laughter to every situation. There are so many times that I've shared with him that I will never forget and will cherish for the rest of my days. I feel so privelaged to have dated him, and I will continue to love and keep him in my heart as I have the past few years.

Sincerely, Andrea Woodyatt

Dear Kerry, Denny, Scot and Chelsea,



My earliest memory of Bret is him as a young boy who had his own sense of style and often showed up for a haircut in a crazy get-up. He delighted in flicking the cut hair off of the cape, onto my mirror and then take part in target practice with my water bottle. I always looked forward to seeing Bret(as I do all of you)and will remember him as the smiley faced boy I met many years ago.

I hope that all of the beautiful memories that you have of Bret will bring a smile through your tears. We were all blessed to have known him and will continue to be thankful for all of the happy times he shared with us.

I am sorry for your loss. Words can hardly explain the magnitude of sorrow that I and so many are feeling for you all. Please know that my thoughts are of you and prayers for your peace will continue.

You have all been of great comfort to many, do not hesitate to call on me if I can in any way be of comfort.



My deepest sympathy,

Rochelle Seput

My deepest symapthy goes out to your family and to the friends of Bret. I just got back to Parker from break & heard the news. I will always remember Bret's smiling face. Chelsea, I miss you so much & love ya dearly. I wish I can just give you a great big hug. Kerry, you and your family will always be in my thoughts & prayers.

Sincerely, Ms. Michele Struck(Sinde)Parker Jr. High Sec.

Dearest Kerry and family,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that there are many prayers being said on the behalf of your family. God bless and comfort you all.

Rademakers-

May God lead you through your pain and give you comfort when you need it. I had the pleasure of knowing Bret through HF broadcasting and he left nothing but but a good impression on me. He was a very talented, good humored guy. He will definately be missed and we are all very fortunate to have known him.

"From the dark side we can see a glow of something bright" I hope you find the strength to find that glow of something bright.

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son Brett. The news deeply touched our family. Our son Matt, swam and played water polo against Brett for New Trier and was thrilled to have his "rival" down the hall at Miami. Their friendship grew quickly beyond the love of the sport. I've heard Matt speak of Brett's athletic abilities, his sense of humor and his kind heart. He will be dearly missed. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength you need.

The Sweeney Family

Dr. Rademaker and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Bret will truly be missed by all who knew him. His sense of humor and smile are memories we will carry with us.

Sincerely, Jeff, Sue, Lindsay, Hunter, and Trevor Vail

I know I speak for all the Mundelein Boys Water Polo Players and their families in expressing our sincerest sympathy to your family. Our boys have had the opportunity to play polo with Bret and his teammates and have nothing but the highest regard for them all as athletes and as great competitors. We want you to know that we feel Bret's loss in our small tightknit water polo community. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this terrible time.



Sincerely, Pat Peterson, Team Mom for the Mundelein High Boys Swim Team and Water Polo teams

The Rademaker family,

I was devastated when I heard the news. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be here for all of you through this rough time. Let me know if you ever need anything. R.I.P. Bret...



Jason Mazeika & Family

Dear Rademaker Family--

I've not seen Bret for four years, but have often told with much laughter stories of his smarts, humor, and enthusiasm for life. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. I will always remember the laughter Bret brought to me and my English class of ninth graders.

With deepest sympathy,

Miss Christine Anthony

Dear Denny, Kerry, and Family,



I was so saddened by the news. The death of a child is the hardest to comprehend. You are in my thoughts and prayers........

Wanted you to know we are thinking about you and we are keeping you in our prayers.

Dear Rademaker family,

We all miss Bret. Our family feels the pain and sends the condolences of this untimely pass. We all miss Bret very much and still wish he can be here with us today. Bret was a great kid and we loved his sense of humor and his practical jokes.

Love,

The Karmels

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this trying time in your lives.

Dear Kerry, DR, Scot, and Chelsea ,

We loved Bret with all our hearts and he will be missed by all. We are here for you at all times and we want you to know of all the good times Bret has brought to our lives. We will still come by the house to have our kitchen chats with Kerry, because as much as we love Bret, we love you all just the same.

Dear Dr. and Mrs. Rademaker, Scot and Chelsea,

I love you guys with all my heart, just as I do Bret. I am so sorry that this happened. I am here for all of you and always will be. I love you. Stay strong because you guys do that best. My heart is with you always.

Dear Kerry, Denny, Scott, Chelsea, Mick and Nina and all the Rademaker family and friends:

I was shocked and saddened to read of the loss of Bret in yesterday's Mattoon Journal-Gazette. From all accounts, he was a remarkable swimmer and all-around great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time. Bless you all.

From Kerry's old classmate,

Cathy (White) Barnes

Dear Denny, Kerry, Scot,and Chelsea,



We extend our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy with the passing of Bret.



We all love Bret and admired his wonderful sense of humor and spontaneous ability to create the perfect practical jokes.

We also enjoyed Bret as a fierce competitor in both swimming and water polo, as well as a great, supportive friend to Mike.

We will miss Bret and wish him peace.



You are all precious and loved and are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers through these terribly difficult days and beyond.

We offer our love, comfort, compassion, and support now and in the difficult weeks and months ahead, as you all have done for us.

We love you guys!

The Streins

Jon, Marilynn, Jon C., Amanda, Erica and Baxter

Dear Rademaker Family,

My deepest sympathy is with you all. Bret will be missed by everyone here at Miami. Although I only met Bret four months ago, it seemed like he had been my best friend for years. His outgoing personality was just one of his many amazing qualities I will cherish the rest of my life.

Dear Kerry, Denny, Scot, Chelsea, Mick, Nina and all your family,

We cannot find the appropriate words to tell you how sorry we are for the loss of your dear son, brother to Scot and Chelsea, and beloved grandson of Mick and Nina - as well as the grandparents we have never met. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all and walk with you down this path of such deep sorrow. Love, Alice and Paul Farmer.

Dear Dr. Rademaker and family,

We were so shocked to hear of Bret's death. The death of a child is the hardest thing a parent can or has to endure. Our hearts are broken for you. You are also in our prayers. I know that no words can take away your pain, but you have many people who care.

Hugh, Debbi, Gabe, Graham Sumner

Dear Dr. Rademaker and family,

We were so shocked to hear of Bret's death. The lost of a child is the hardest thing a parent can endure. Our hearts are broken and prayers are with you. Hugh, Deebi, Gabe, Graham

Kerry and Family,

I am so very sorry to hear this..

I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and your family during this time of great sorrow and loss.

Dear Dr. Denny Rademaker, Kerry, Scot and Chelsea, Mick and Nina and all of your family,



I am deeply saddened for your most untimely loss. No one knows the how or whys of Gods' plan, but I am sure of the love that all had for Bret. Though I met Bret years ago and was blessed to have heard of his many accomplishments from his very loving and proud grandfather Mick, I cannot possibly, within the context of this medium, express the full extent of my compassion and sympathy. May God Bless you all and may His mercy and guidance give you comfort. My thoughts and condolences to the utmost.

Dear Kerry & Denny,

We only wish we could find the appropriate words that would help ease your grief. While no one can explain or ease the pain of losing a child,please know that we're praying that God will give you the strength to see you through this painful time. We'll also be praying that your hearts will be healed through the love and support of your family and friends.

Love Kathy & Don McNeely

Dear Kerry, Denny, Scot & Chelsea,

Words can not express how much sorrow we feel for you at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest, deepest sympathy,

Lynne, Steve, Adam & Mark Glagola

On behalf of the Miami water polo team and Sigma Pi I would like to offer our deepest condolences. We're with you through this all and we all know how great of a friend and teammate he was.

My deepest sympathies go out to your family. Bret was a great guy, even though I only just met him he touched my life. He will be missed and never forgotten by many.

Our hearts are breaking. We love you all. We hope happy memories of Bret will help you through this difficult time. We are here for you anytime. Love, Bruce, Liz, Andy, Alex and Aaron

Dear Denny and Kerry and Kids,

Everyone of us sends our deepest sympathies and hope that you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

The McCrackens

Dear Kerry, Denny, Scott and Chelsea,

Please know that our entire family is keeping yours in our prayers everyday. The best memory that continues to surface took place at Scott and John's graduation last May when Bret, Peter and Kenny's younger brother finally met and had such a good time together . . . in spite of the mess that was known as "Life at the Dresden." Apparently a clean house was not very important to any of the brothers; just the moms.

God bless all of you,

Karen and Steve

Kerry and Denny, No words are appropriate except to tell you "you are loved and all our prayers go out to you and your family." Should there be anything we could do , don't hesitate to call. God Bless, The Doster Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. No one can explain the loss of a child. Bret will always remain in your hearts.

Dear Dr. Rademaker & Family,



We send our deepest sympathy on your loss of Bret. Please know that we share your loss as part of the southside swimming & water polo family. You will remain in our thoughts and we pray that God gives you strength in the months ahead.