Carl A. Schaad

Carl Andrew Schaad, 64, renowned artist and retired executive, of Medfield and formerly of Sherborn, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Greenwald) Schaad, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. A Medfield resident for six years and of Sherborn for 21 years, he was born in Galesburg, Ill., the son of Rachel (Mangieri) Schaad of Orland Park, Ill., and Howard Andrew Schaad, who died in 2010. Mr. Schaad was an artist for over 30 years. His passion featured oil paintings from Italy, landscapes, still life, and portraits. His work has been exhibited in Boston, Chicago, New York, Newburyport, Marthas Vineyard and is currently showing at J. Todd Galleries in Wellesley. He began his business career at IBM Corporation, followed by management positions at American Hospital Supply. He became president and CEO of Applied Medical Devices, was president of ILEX Corporation, and managing partner in the Boston office of Heidrick and Struggles. Carl lived as a modern day Renaissance Man, he was an accomplished pianist, violinist, chef, fitness advocate and cyclist. Mr. Schaad attended the University of Illinois and graduated from Excelsior College, Albany, N.Y. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, fluent in Italian, and conversant in Japanese, German, and French. He served as a linguistic specialist in Okinawa, Japan. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by one son, Brian Thomas Schaad and his wife, Erika Ann, of Millis; one daughter, Lauren Reay Schaad of Cambridge; two brothers, Anthony Schaad and his wife, Margaret of Kentucky, Richard Schaad and his wife, Beatrice, of Maryland; three sisters, Rosemary Madigan of Colorado, Johanna Liebetrau of Indiana, Gina Merritt and her husband, Russell, of Illinois; two grandchildren, Isabella Rose Schaad and Quinn Thomas Schaad; brothers-in-law, E. James Greenwald, M.D., his wife, Jan, and their daughter, Juli, of Reno, Nev., and Michael Mercer of Orland Park, Ill. He was also the brother of the late Marguerite Mercer. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Wednesday, March 9, at 1 p.m., at the Pilgrim Church of Sherborn, 25 South Main St., Sherborn. Visiting hours are Tuesday, March 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park St., at Natick Common. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to Dana Farber Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Program, c/o Lindy Mord, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. For directions or to send the Schaad family an online condolence please visit www. everettfuneral.com.