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Leo W. Schrader

Seminole, Florida

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SCHRADER, Leo W. 72, died peacefully at home on Jan. 1, 2011. He was born in Joplin, MO in 1938 and later relocated to St. Petersburg in 1984. He was a practicing attorney in both Missouri and Florida for 47 years. Leo served eight years in the Missouri State Legislature. He retired from the...

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I was surprised and sadden to hear of the loss of Leo Schrader. We worked together when he was an assistant city attorney for the City of Clearwater; I hired him for that position. I remember him well as a good lawyer and, of greater importance, a good man. He was diligent, professional and unflappable. When he moved to the risk manager position I thought the demands of the position matched his skills and talents. The photo of Leo is the image I will always keep of him, with his friendly...

It was my pleasure to have met Leo as an adult in the summer of 2009. My dad had spoke often of them growing up in Joplin together. He seemed very kind and proud of his family and life accomplishments. My only regret is not having time to get to know him better. My condolences to all his friends and family.

I worked with Leo for many years in his capacity as Risk Manager for City of Clearwater. I vividly remember Leo as friendly, witty, energetic, professional, intelligent, intuitive, flexible, pragmatic, understanding and reasonable. I last saw and spoke with Leo in December 2009 (too long ago, my fault) at a colleague's retirement lunch in Clearwater. I will always remember Leo as he was that day as always - happy and healthy looking with a sparkle in his eye, hoping some mischief would...

We will certainly miss your smiling face Leo and our wonderful chauffeur for our Dinner outings. You both have been wonderful neighbors that we have enjoyed. Together we have done many fun things. Jim & Joyce

We will certainly miss your smiling face Leo and our wonderful chauffeur for our Dinner outings. You both have been wonderful neighbors that we have enjoyed. Together we have done many fun things. Joyce & Jim

Leo will be missed by all of us at St. Paul United Methodist as well as the people at Project Hope. We will miss his smiles and always wonderful words of encouragement.

Our deepest sympathy and condolances to Cean, Kara, Jim and Family/