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Albert Schrader Obituary
Born: April 7, 1946 in Vinton, IA
Died: July 8, 2025 in Spring Valley, IL
Albert Lee Schrader Sr., 79, of Mendota, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Goldwater Care of Spring Valley. He was born April 7, 1946, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Herman and Gladys (Baker) Schrader. He married Patricia Klein on June 25, 1982.
Albert worked for Del Monte in Mendota for many years. He was a member of the Mendota Moose Lodge and St. John Lutheran Church. Albert loved horses and loved to help take care of them. He enjoyed being outside, mowing yards, raking leaves, and helping take down trees. He was a giving man who would help in any way he could.
Albert is survived by two sons, Leroy Schrader and Albert Lee Schrader Jr.; and a step-grandson, Dylan Given.
In addition to his parents, Albert is preceded in death by his wife, Pat, and a daughter, Nancy Schrader.
Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home, 800 Monroe Street, in Mendota.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church, 607 10th Avenue in Mendota with Pastor Elise Rothfusz officiating. Additional visitation will be from 10 A.M. until the time of the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will follow in Lutheran Cemetery in Mendota. Please visit www.horner-merritt.com to sign the online guest book.
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Cynthia & Robert Kreiser
July 18, 2025
We knew Albert from St. John's Lutheran Church. Our sympathy to Leroy and family. from Bob & Cyndy Kreiser
Steve Tuftie
July 14, 2025
Deepest Symphathy. Albert was an asset and a dependable worker when we were training horses at the fairgrounds. He will be missed
Shirley Breedlove
July 10, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the Schrader family. May he rest in peace.
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