Donovan K. “Tom” Rager, Jr., 80, Pierceton, passed away at 1:31 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2018, in his residence.  He was born on April 14, 1938, in Three Rivers, Mich. to Donovan K. and Veronica K. (Kroll) Rager, Sr.

He was united in marriage to Janice Rae Adair on Oct. 8, 1966, in Chicago, Ill. During their marriage they lived on the family farm in Wayne, Ill. before moving to Pierceton, for the remainder of their time together. During his life, he was a Union Steel Worker and was a member of Iron Worker’s Local #1 in Chicago, Ill.

He is survived by his wife; Janice Rager of Pierceton; son: Michael (Christine) Rager of Warrenville, Ill.; daughter: Kathleen (Mike Novacek) Matela, Rockwood, Tenn.; grandson: Brian (Christine) McIntyre and their two children Madison and Collin of Shorewood, Ill.; grandson: Peter McIntyre and his two children Seth and Emma of Lockport, Ill. three sisters and two brothers also survive.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents who loving raised him from childhood; Levi and Laura Rager.

A funeral service will be held at noon, Tuesday, July 31, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. Visitation will be two hours prior to the Funeral Service from 10 a.m.-noon, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. Chaplain Bob Jarboe will officiate the Funeral. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

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