Brian M. Raderstorf

June 2, 1959 – July 14, 2025

ELKHART- Brian McBride Raderstorf, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Monday July 14, 2025, at The Center for Hospice Care, Esther’s House in Elkhart.  He was born June 2, 1959, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Kenneth Francis Raderstorf, Sr., and Mary Gertrude (McBride) Raderstorf.

On June 2, 1990, he married Diane M. (Greene) Howell at Trinity in Elkhart. She survives along with three sons, Michael (Teagen) Howell of Mishawaka, IN, John (Brittany) Raderstorf of Palm Bay, FL, Christopher Raderstorf of Ft. Wayne, IN; four grandchildren, Damian, Emma, Theo, Layton Howell and one great-granddaughter, Lillian.  Additional survivors include three siblings, Sheila Boucher of Miramar, FL, Susan Raderstorf of Goshen, IN, Julie Romelfanger of Ft. Wayne, IN and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Kenneth F. Raderstorf, Jr.

Brian was employed at Power Brake & Spring in South Bend before retiring and an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed traveling, working in his beautiful yard, riding his Indian motorcycle and was a wonderful “Papa” to his grandchildren.

Cremation will take place at Elkhart Cremation Services.  Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. till noon Saturday July 26, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 30888 C.R. 6, Elkhart, IN 46514.  The funeral service will start at noon Saturday at the church.  Pastor Spencer Mielke will render the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Hospice House.

Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home is entrusted with his care.