Attica Resident

(September 19, 1953-April 28, 2017)

Biography

Peter Charles Rademacher, also known as 'Big Pete' grew up as the fourth of ten children in Wales Center, New York. Pete would attend Iroquois High School where he participated in wrestling and football before graduating in 1972.

After graduating Peter served his country in the United States Marine Corps for three years. After his time with the military Peter joined his family construction business, Rademacher Brothers Inc. for some time before serving as a New York State Corrections Officer where he would stay for 27 years, then retiring out of the Attica Correctional Facility.

Peter was a happy grandfather, Harley-Davidson rider, Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan, woodworker and dog owner.

Peter passed away suddenly at his home at the age of 63. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Wales Center.