BERNARD LEROY “LEE” LOADER died July 29, 2010 at 510 Clarke, Clay Center, KS
at the age of 95. He was born on November 30, 1914 in Dickinson County, KS the son of
Charles and Edith (Bosch) Loader. Lee was raised in Industry. He married Lucille Martin on
September 14, 1936. They made their home in Clay Center. Lee worked for W.W. Smith and
Sons, as a lineman for C&W Rural Electric for 32 years and then for Longford Mill until 1996.
Lucille preceded him in death on July 24, 1988. Lee is also preceded by 2 sons, Ronald and
Darrell, a sister and a great-grandson.
Survivors include:
Son: Bob and wife Jerrie Loader, Clay Center, KS
Daughter: Carol and husband Randy Fletch, Oxford, NE
Son: Chuck Loader, Clay Center, KS
Daughter: Linda and husband Ralph Stirrett, Clay Center, KS
Brother: Alfred “Hap” Loader, Salina, KS
Brother: Dale Loader, Enterprise, KS
Grandchildren: 9 Grand, 2 Step-grand, 11 Great-grand 7 Step-Great-grand
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the First
Presbyterian Church in Clay Center, Kansas .
Officiating the service will be Rev. James Byers.
Burial will be at the Greenridge Cemetery, Dickinson County, Kansas.
Visitation will be held on 3-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home
Memorials can be made to Bernard Loader memorial fund c/o the funeral home