Lowell R. Alexander
Lowell Rader Alexander (L.R.) was born in Niangua, MO April 28, 1934. He departed this life for his Heavenly Home on September 15, 2020 at 86 years old.
He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Marshfield, MO. He served four years in the Air Force. L.R. married Louise Crawford on September 6, 1953. They were married for 67 years and had one son, Brent.
L.R. appreciated all of God’s gifts-the hills in Missouri and Arkansas, the Buffalo River and most of all his faith. L.R. was a building contractor, farmer, stock dog trainer, photographer and author, and was always a man of his word. His favorite saying was “You have to stand for something or you’ll fall for anything.” He was well known and respected in the stock dog world.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell T. and Opal Alexander; brother, Gary; and nephew, Eli.
He is survived by his wife, Louise; son, Brent (Starlyn); three grandchildren, Crystal, Chris, and Casey; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers,Bill and Pat (Naomi); sister, Pam Gillam (Wayne), sister-in-law, Ina Alexander; nieces and nephews who loved their “Uncle Rader”, special dog working buddies, Amy Yarnell, Dr. Emily Johnson, and Grace Johnson.
Friends may pay their respects from 8:00 AM to 8 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Rader Lutheran Cemetery with Pastor Robert Knapp officiating.
Due to COVID-19 concerns the family respectfully suggests masks and social distancing be observed.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Rader Lutheran Cemetery or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and may be left with the funeral home.
Funeral service under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home, 1131 State Hwy A, Marshfield, Missouri 65706.