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Herbert Schrader Obituary
New Hartford
Herbert A. Schrader, 94, a resident of the St. Luke's Home, New Hartford, formerly of Yorkville, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012, at the nursing home. Herbert was born in Utica on October 4, 1918, the son of Nicholas and Anna (Kler) Schrader, and received his education in Utica Schools. On October 26, 1946, Herbert married Erma Wittenbeck at Sacred Heart Church, Utica. Herbert was a proud Army veteran of WW II, where he served in the Pacific Theatre before receiving his honorable discharge in 1946. After the war, he worked in the construction field as a carpenter and construction superintendent for a variety of local union contractors. He had a true passion for history, particularly the local history of the Mohawk Valley. Herbert extensively researched and chronicled the family histories and stories of his and his wife's ancestors over the last 40 years. Herbert leaves many volumes of these histories to his family as well as many poetic writings. Mr. Schrader is survived by his cherished wife of 66 years, Erma; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and LuAnn Schrader, of Gouverneur, NY, and William and Cherie Schrader, of Sterling, VA; son-in-law, Robert Patterson, of Buffalo, NY; and one brother and two sisters-in-law, Everett (Ed) and Virginia Schrader, of New Hartford, and Charlotte Schrader, of Utica. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Barbara, in 1950; a daughter, Bette Patterson, in 2007; one brother, Francis Schrader; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Eleanor and John Wheeler and Mary Agnes and Joe Raniero. Mr. Schrader's funeral will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of The Sacred Heart & St. Mary Our Lady of Czestochowa in NY Mills, where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Rite of Committal and burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Whitesboro. Calling hours for family and friends are Friday from 2:00-5:00 at the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica. Those wishing to make a donation in Herbert's name, please consider the Disabled American Veterans, Stars and Stripes No 82, 301 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online guestbook and messages of sympathy at: www.Heintzfuneralservice.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Schrader
December 28, 2012
Aunt Erma, Bobby and Billy, my heart goes out to you all. I smile though to think of him with Gramma, Mom, Aunt Mary, Uncle Francis and Bette. What a reunion it must be. Love to you all, Cindy
Tom Bowen
December 28, 2012
To the Schrader Family,
Many years have passed since we were neighbors on Walcott Ave. But, I remember what a wonderful family you all were. Herb was very kind and always had time for everyone. So sorry for your loss, my heart and prayers go out to all of you.
Tom Bowen
Kelly Rhoades
December 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I always looked forward to talking to Herb & Erma. I will miss Herb. God bless Herb and rest in peace!
Audrey Mackey
December 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Herbie was very special to me. I looked forward to the time I spent with them. And I love them both very much. He will never be forgotten.
Audrey Mackey
December 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I really enjoyed the time I spent with them. I love them both very much. Herbie was very special to me and he will never be forgotten
Audrey Mackey
December 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Herbie was very special to me. I looked forward to the time I spent with them. And I love them both very much. He will never be forgotten.
December 27, 2012
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad.
John and Barb (Wheeler) Vault
Robert Elmer
December 27, 2012
Dear Schrader Family, Herbert will be dearly missed at NBT Bank where he was a valued customer. Mr Schrader and his dear wife were always a bright spot in our day when they would come in. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chipp Matthews
December 27, 2012
Uncle Herb, you will be forever missed and forever in my heart.
All my love
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