Dale Schrader

Dale Schrader

 

 

Dale J. Schrader, 90, of Maynard, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, May 19, 2015 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa.

 

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maynard with Rev. Dennis Frank officiating.

Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard and after 9:30 A.M. Tuesday at the church.

Interment: Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cancer Fund of Fayette County, St. Jude Hospice of Strawberry Point or the American Heart Association.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

 

Dale John Schrader was born January 9, 1925 at the family home in rural Maynard, Iowa, the son of John F. and Bertha Julia (Stoltz) Schrader.  He was baptized on January 19, 1925 at the family’s home and confirmed April 10, 1938 at St. Paul Lutheran Church.  Dale attended and graduated from Maynard High School in 1942 where he enjoyed playing football.  He worked on the family farm helping his mom and dad.  Dale was united in marriage to Ortha Jean Bartels on October 6, 1942 at Kahoka, Missouri.  Dale and Ortha moved upstairs in the Schrader’s house and John and Bertha lived downstairs.  The family grew with the birth of JoAnne and LaVern “Sonny”.  Dale and Ortha bought an acreage in Maynard and moved in 1951.  LeWayn “John” and then JoLynn joined the family.  He continued to help his Dad with the farming plus doing trucking jobs.  On April 1, 1959, Dale inherited the farm and bought out his three sisters.  Dale and Ortha moved their family from town back to the family farm.  On August 13, 2013 the farm became a Century Farm, which Dale was very proud of.  Dale enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He loved going to farm sales, to find a bargin and visit with friends. He grew up loving horses and ponies.  Dale enjoyed driving them at Pleasant Ridge Driving Club, parades and for pleasure.  He also enjoyed tinkering in his shop, always coming up with new ideas or “wild hairs” and spending quality time with “Buddy” the dog.  Dale was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he served on various committees, church council and Brotherhood.  He was also a member of Farm Bureau and Soil Conservation.

 

Dale is survived by his 4 children, JoAnne (Craig) Bodley of Postville, LaVern “Sonny” Schrader of Bakersfield, California, LeWayn “John” Schrader of Maynard and  JoLynn Schrader of Maynard;

3 grandchildren, Jamie (Elaine) Bodley of Postville, Vicki (Kenny) Klepper of Castalia and Trent (Tiffany) Bodley of Postville;

5 great grandchildren, Shelby, Riley, Tierney, Kelby and Traer Bodley;

1 sister, Lucille Rueber of Fayette;

sisters-in-law, Dodie Bartels of Lansing, Ruth Bartels of Cedar Falls and Bev Bartels Dvorak of Cedar Rapids

Godson, Alex Olivares of Bakersfield, California;

special friend, Cally Mueller of Hawkeye (CNA at Maple Crest Manor);

and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife on January 18, 2009; 2 sisters, Mildred Rueber and Gladys Hinkel; and 2 nieces Janis Suhr and Nancy Wenthe.

 

The family wants to say a special thank you to St. Jude Hospice who made dad’s final days peaceful.

 

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