Joseph M. Strader, 91, of 1130 Hager Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 10:10 A.M. Friday, February 13, 2009, at the Saint Marys Living Center.

He was born April 6, 1917, in West Carrollton, Ohio, the son of Albert and Maude (Knight) Strader.

He married Virginia Jacobs on August 25, 1956; she survives in Saint Marys.

He is survived by a brother-in-law, Jack (Donna) Jacobs of Saint Marys; a nephew, David (Tammy) Jacobs of Saint Marys.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: Carl, Robert, Paul, Albert and James Strader; by one sister, Elizabeth Ann Martin.

Joseph was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, serving during WWII. He enlisted in the Air Corps at Patterson Field and was in the 9^th Squadron. He served as a mess sergeant in England and France.

He enjoyed sports and playing horseshoes in his younger days. He was a life member of VFW Post 9289 in Saint Marys, and was a member of Eagles Lodge 691 in Wapakoneta.

Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, the Reverend Tim Smith, officiant. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.