Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - North Olmsted
North Olmsted, Ohio
Mar 22, 1933 – Jul 14, 2021
JAMES B. SCHRAM, DDS, age 88, beloved husband of 64 years to Shirley M. (nee Brickman); entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on July 14, 2021. Loving father of Lynn Aprile (Kevin), Lee (Carole), Lori Burke (deceased) (Bob), Lisa Fagan (Mark), and Larry (Carey); proud grandfather of 10; son of the late Gertrude (nee Tatro) and Louis Schram; beloved brother of Joseph Schram (Anne) (both deceased), Robert Schram (Doris) (both deceased), Margaret Mary Priore (deceased) (Vincent), and William Schram (Sue) (both deceased); loving uncle and friend of many. Jim graduated from St. Ignatius High School, University of Detroit, and Loyola University Chicago. Jim was a dentist in the Navy then North Royalton and Fairview Park for 36 years. Jim was very committed to St. Bernadette Parish as an altar server, lay distributor, youth basketball coach, and athletic director. Jim simply loved playing and watching anything Cleveland sports. One of the highlights of his life was being enshrined in the St. Ignatius High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Jim loved to tinker around his home and lake house often completing “ten-minute” projects. He also loved playing golf with his many buddies, was involved with Habitat for Humanity, and regularly visited Holy Family Hospice to pray the rosary with his friends. Jim will be remembered as a calm, great family man and friend to many; for valuing a good education, strong faith, hard work, discipline, and giving back through service to others. Funeral Mass Monday, July 19, 2021, St. Bernadette Church (2256 Clague Road, Westlake, OH 44145) at 10 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., SUNDAY 3-5 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 30080 Hospice Way, Westlake, OH 44145, Magnificat High School, 20770 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, OH 44116, or St. Ignatius High School, 1911 West 30th St., Cleveland, OH 44113.
Read MoreIn loving memory of a wonderful person. We will remember your passion for his fellow man.
Thomas Ohliger
October 07, 2021 | Rocky River, OH | Neighbor
Dr Schram was my dentist in my teens(FP),always fun to talk with him,he was always interested in my lifes plans,a truly engaging man! RIP Dr Schram,& thank you for your service
Terry Phelan
July 22, 2021 | Fairview Park, OH
Dear Lynn, Kevin, Jeremy and Julianne, We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and close to our hearts. Sending our love, too. Peace, Dianne & Ken, Josh, Angelica & Killahaani.
Dianne Aprile
July 20, 2021 | Kirkland, WA | Family
Larry and family, my condolences on the loss of your father, norm NRPE
norm burk
July 19, 2021 | North Olmsted, OH
Shirley and family - thinking of you and remembering what a kind and gentle man Jim was. I remember the time Margaret and I took the Nickel Plate to Chicago and stayed with you and Jim.
Joyce Haller
July 18, 2021 | Rocky River, OH | Friend
A good man, mentor, and friend. His most memorable advice was to enjoy your youth. Condolences to all family members.
Kenneth Bodnar
July 18, 2021 | Friend
Lynn, Larry and Family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you join together to take your Dad to his forever home. Keep the love he shared with you in your hearts and he will always be with you. Steve and Pat Sebesta and Family
Steve & Pat Sebesta & Family
July 17, 2021 | Friend
A great dentist and good friend. I will be remembering Jim at Mass on Sunday at the Village of St. Edward in Wadsworth and praying forShirley and the family.
Faher James Kramer
July 16, 2021 | Friend
I taught at St. Bernadette School in Westlake for many years, and will always remember the kindness and thoughtfulness of Dr. Shram and his lovely wife. Sending thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time.
Christine Koba
July 16, 2021 | Other
