Louis E. Schrader

Louis E. Schrader, 81, long time resident of South Daytona, was unexpectedly called home to our Lord in heaven on Sunday, April 5th, 2009 at Halifax Hospital. He was born on December 22, 1927 in Winter Park, FL to the late Arthur and Marguerite Schrader. Louis was a Veteran who proudly served as an MP for the US Army during the occupation following World War II. He later served as a Lieutenant for the US Army Reserve. Louis earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Southern University and established his career in administration for the US Army Reserve retiring after 30 plus years of civil service. Louis also worked part-time for the Daytona International Speedway over 30 years in security. Louis enjoyed teasing his family and friends, auto racing, and most especially his long time hobby and passion for his train collection. An avid railroad enthusiast, he loved creating and building layouts in which to run his many trains with his fellow railroad club members. His wife, Alice of 45 years and mother of his children, predeceased him in 2001. He will be greatly missed by his Daughter, Sandy Vasquez (Bill); son, Scott Schrader (Robin) of Port Orange and son, Robert Schrader of Santa Monica, CA.; grandsons, Michael Vasquez, Brandon and Justin Schrader all of Port Orange and Cullen Tuttle of Grand Rapids, MI; and a sister, Evelyn Schrader of Winter Park, FL. The family wishes to express gratitude to our many dear supportive friends and the staff of Indigo Manor with special thanks to George, Gloria, Pauline, Cindy, Naomi, Jason, Joanna, Maria, Lynn and his dear friend, Doris (also those too numerous to list) for their love and compassionate care. You were all loved by dad and made a difference in the quality of his life. A memorial service officiated by Pastor Bill Smith will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Living Waters Church (corner of Nova and Clearwater Rd). In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial donations be made to Living Waters Church, 1016 Clearwater Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, the American Heart Association or other preferred charity.