Willard A. "Bill" Schrader, Jr.
December 25, 1926 ~ March 1, 2016
Willard A. “Bill” Schrader, Jr., 89, Mooresville, former longtime Monrovia resident, passed away March 1, 2016. Mr. Schrader was born December 25, 1926, in Monrovia, to the late Willard A. and Laura M. (Deitz) Schrader.
He graduated from Monrovia High School and quickly became involved in the family farm. Bill loved all things having to do with farming - it was not only his work, but also his hobby. He also worked as a mechanic and service manager for Saunders Leasing for many years. He enjoyed several retirement years in Florida, but moved back to Indiana following the death of his wife, Barbara Alice (Jaggers) Schrader, in 2007. Bill also enjoyed time spent on the water, boating and water skiing. Above all, he loved his family, and his memory will always be cherished by his loved ones.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by siblings, Louis Schrader, Virginia Jett, Catherine Huffmark, and Elizabeth Goad.
Survivors include a son, Stephen Schrader (Anita) of Avon and a daughter, Linda Stoner of Florida; five grandchildren, Samuel Schrader, Corey Hartman, and Scott Hartman, Corrine Middleton, and Clint Utter; six great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather on Saturday, March 12, 2016, 11 am to 1 pm in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Inurnment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Thinking of you and yours Steve. Roxann Carter Anderson
Bill had a great smile and gave wonderful, love filled hugs! He will be missed! Love and prayers to all the family. May you find comfort in God’s mercy and grace. Be blessed and charish the memories. Mary Storie
Hi Steve and Linda. So sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing this week. I wish to extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and family. I have so many wonderful memories of Bill going all the way back to the 60’s. Once I got past his tough persona, he took me into his circle of friends as if his own son. He had some meaningful life learning advice for me along the growing up years in the 60’s and early 70’s and we remained friends forever after. Although a couple of decades passed without much contact, I had the good fortune over the past few years to renew our friendship with visits to his home in Mooresville. I will always remember Bill as a hard working family man always true to his word. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
Steve and Anita. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this saddened time. Although we know dying is inevitable, it is never easy to let go. I know there will be many days of heartache as you grieve your loss, but the happy memories will take over. We only met your dad a couple of times, but to watch the love he had for you was immeasurable. That is the best thing any person could wish for from a parent. The love and respect you had for him, he took with him with his last breath. Every parent wishes that with their children. He is at peace, and will continue to look down and protect you and your family. Share your happy memories to keep his legacy alive for he was a great husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend to all. All our love. Julie and Bryan
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Bill was so my buddy I will miss him so! I am joyce and I cleaned for him such a wonderful man will be sadly missed