David Charles Rada, Md

David Charles Rada, MD, 54, Lake Quivira, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at his home.

Dr. Rada was born April 8, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Irwin C. and Mary L. (Andrews) Rada. He graduated in 1980 from the University of Nebraska Medical School and served his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Rada's curiosity for all aspects of life led him to make numerous discoveries in the detection of cancer margins, thus his invention of the Cryo Hist machine. His work was on-going as evidenced by his numerous patents. He was a very successful dermatologist, at the top of his field and he will be missed by his many patients, colleagues, friends and family. He was a member of the American Academies of MOHS Surgery and Dermatology; the Kansas and Missouri Dermatological Societies and the Lake Quivira County Club. David was preceded in death by his parents, Irwin and Mary Rada on January 18 and 19, 1993.

Survivors include his wife, Christina (Fogle) Rada; two daughters, Megan and Rebecca; one son, Matthew all of the home; four sisters, Muriel Rada, Ruth Rada, Susan (Don) Wilson and Judy (Russ) Lenz all of Omaha, Nebraska; brother, Mark Rada, Kansas City, Missouri; mother-in-law, Bonnie Fogle; sister-in-law, Vicki Barnes; brothers-in-law, Mike (Rhonda) Fogle and Steve (Michelle) Fogle all of Omaha, Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Friends may call from 6-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 9th at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a Rosary recitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10th at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska.