Photo courtesy of Pyatt Funeral Home - Pinckneyville
Feb 15, 1925 - Jan 1, 2018
May God be with uou, Flossine, and with all the family--my friends when we were growing up as neighbors. I'm glad Edwin had a long life and that there are many happy memories to share.
With love, June Cole
(Norma June Cunningham)
June Cole
April 23, 2018 | Redding, CA
Dear Flossine & all your family, we are so sorry for your great loss of Edwin. We have your family in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad and very difficult time. Sherry & Ron Ridgeway & family & Tom Keene
Ron & Sherry Ridgeway
April 20, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL
Our sympathy to the Schrader family. Edwin will be missed by all who knew him.
Ed & Karla Wesseln
April 20, 2018
He will be missed keeping you my prayers
Loriena Ebers
April 19, 2018 | Steeleville, IL
So sorry for this great loss to your family. May his soul, flying high with the Lord bring you comfort.
Kevin and Connie Gouchenouer
April 19, 2018 | Effingham, IL
Deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. Schrader was a kind and gentle man and will be missed.
Susan Palmer
April 19, 2018 | Sparta, IL
Sincere condolences, but great comfort in knowing he is walking with the Lord. Sending prayers, love and strength during this difficult time.
Brian and Nancy Tolbert
April 19, 2018 | Camp Lejeune, NC
I am sorry for your loss. God be with your family in this time of sorrow.
Irene Rabe and Bob Davis
April 18, 2018 | Taylorville, IL
So sorry to hear the sad news. I will always remember his sense of humor and positive attitude. My sympathy to Flossine, Carol, Clifford, and Ralph.
GARY WOEHLKE
April 18, 2018 | BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Edwin Schrader, age 93, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 10:54 a.m. at his home.
Edwin was born on February 15, 1925 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to William H. and Clara (Caupert) Schrader. On October 2, 1948, he married Flossine Caupert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Conant, IL and she survives. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Conant, IL where he had served as chairman of the congregation for 50 years. He had worked as a dairy farmer for 20 years and the road commissioner of Road District 4 for 17 years. Edwin had also served as a member of the 205 School Board, the Farm Bureau Association Board, the Farm Extension Council and Perry County Historical Society and Jail Museum. He owned a steam engine and enjoyed working with it and was a Board Director and lifetime member of the American Thresherman Association. His German heritage was a source of pride for him and he enjoyed speaking German with his family and socializing with his friends at the local feed store.
Survivors include his wife of over 69 years, Flossine Schrader of Pinckneyville, IL; one daughter, Carol Schrader (Sergio Molina) of Festus, MO; two sons, Clifford Schrader of Cutler, IL and Ralph (Debbie) Schrader of Highland, IL; one sister, Wilma (Jack) Ewing of Pinckneyville, IL; one brother, William T. (Georgia) Schrader of Pinckneyville, IL; one sister-in-law, Eunice Schrader of Pinckneyville, IL; three grandchildren, Denise, Caleb and Season; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Clarence Schrader and Harold Schrader; and two sisters, Edna Schwarz and Gertrude Schrader.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Conant, IL on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend David Kollmeyer officiating. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Conant, IL.
Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday morning at Trinity Lutheran Church, Conant, IL from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Conant Trinity Graveyard Association.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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