Background
Rader, William Donald was born on July 12, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Joseph Rader and Martha Virginia (Neubauer) Johnson.
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Rader, William Donald was born on July 12, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Joseph Rader and Martha Virginia (Neubauer) Johnson.
Bachelor of Science, Northern Illinois University, 1956. Master of Science, Northern Illinois University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1969.
Project director, University of Chicago, 1964-1972; assistant professor, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, 1968-1972; associate professor, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1972-1977; professor, Ohio U., Athens, since 1977; assistant dean, Ohio U., Athens, 1980-1986; director curriculum and instruction, Ohio U., Athens, 1986-1993. Author: Economics and Free Enterprise, 1982.
With United States Army, 1951-1953. Member Knights of Columbus (treasurer 1989-1991, president 1987-1988, vice president 1985-1987, secretary 1983-1985).
Married Mary Louise Poss, June 22, 1957. Children: Steven, Lucy.