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Norman Schrader Obituary
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1937-2009Commander Norman E. Schrader Jr., USN (Ret.), "Norm", 71, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on August 24, 2009 in Atlanta, GA., while visiting his children.
Norm, son of the late Norman, Sr. and Doris Schrader of Rochester, NY, was born on Dec. 6, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, graduated from Hempstead High School in NY where he lettered in several sports, and where he recently celebrated his 50th class reunion. Norm enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1956. He received his commission and designation as a Naval Aviator in 1958. He had an extremely successful 21 year career. Highlights include serving two tours in Viet Nam as a helicopter pilot with the SEAWOLVES where he was highly decorated including two Air Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals and numerous campaign and service awards. In 1974 Norm assumed command of Helicopter Training Squadron 18 at NAS Whiting Field in Milton, Fl. Following retirement from the Navy, he was base manager and flew for Air Logistics in Venice, LA for 17 years. Norm loved the Navy, and in retirement he enjoyed serving as a volunteer at the National Museum of Naval Aviation and with the Blue Angels. He also served in the Volunteers in Public Service with the Gulf Breeze Police Department.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Felicia (Fifi) of Pensacola, daughter Susan and her husband Michael Luciano of Peachtree City, GA., daughter Elizabeth Schrader of Peachtree City, GA., and son Daniel Schrader and his wife Emily of Buford, GA., and seven grandchildren: Anthony and Nicholas Luciano, Brian and Eric Yablunosky, Daniel Jr., Kathryn and Joseph Schrader. He is further survived by his sister Sandy Schrader of Rochester, NY and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his infant sister Margie and his brother Gene, of Gilbert, AZ.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 29 at 11:00 AM, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in Pensacola, with Fr. James Valenzuela officiating. He will be interred at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida at a later date.
"Have a great U.S. Navy day!"
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Schrader
Marilyn Goktuna
September 1, 2009
Dear Fifi, Susan, Elizabeth and Danny-We are so sorry to hear the very sad news about Norman.With all our love and sincerest sympathy-Uncle Stephen,Marilyn and Steve and families
Marty Kuhneman
August 30, 2009
Dear Fifi and family,
Gail and I were saddened to learn today of Norm's passing. I had the distinct priviledge of serving in HS-9 and HS-1 with you. In my mind's eye you all will remain as beautiful and as much fun as back then.
God's peace be with you.
Dan Arnes
August 29, 2009
Mrs. Schrader,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Norman was a Seawolf before I arrived but a brother to all Seawolves.
He rests in peace.
Mary Jo Riley
August 29, 2009
Dear Elizabeth, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Mary Jo
Dan Bilicki
August 29, 2009
Dear Fifi,
Anita and I were saddened by the news of Norm's passing. Lots of happy memories of our early days in HS-1. Norm was agreat shipmate.
Our prayers to you and the family.
Dan and Anita Bilicki
David Jordan
August 28, 2009
Mrs. Schrader,
Cdr. Schrader was my CO at HT-18. He was well loved and well respected. And I really loved to fly with him. Being an aircrewman, he was fun to be with. We may miss him alot, but God sure has one heck of a helicopter pilot to fly with. Fair winds and following seas, Commander!
August 28, 2009
August 28, 2009
Dear Fifi and family:
So sorry to learn of Norm's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God be with you and comfort you in your grief.
Love, George & Doris Morrison
Lynda Bacon
August 28, 2009
Dan, Emily, and family, we are all praying for you and thinking of you during this difficult time.
The Bacon family
Kristi Lanave
August 28, 2009
Susan and family,
May God's blessings of memories get you through this time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Deanna Overson
August 28, 2009
Dear Mrs. Schrader, Susan, Inky, and Daniel,
May God bless each of you during this difficult time. May you feel his arms around you as your friends reach out to you. You are in our prayers in the sudden death of your wonderful husband and father. We love each of you.
Ronnie, Deanna, and Shauna Overson
Otto Gercken
August 28, 2009
Dear Fifi and Schrader family,my deepest sympathy in your loss. A truly outstanding officer and gentleman, as HAL 3 Executive Officer, Norm and I worked closely together during his assignment as Admin Officer. He was always exemplary in everything he did and extremely dependable. It was a privilege to have known him and to be in contact via Email all these years. God bless you all and give you strength to cope with his absence.
CAPT Otto Gercken, USN (Ret.)
SEAWOLF 01
Crystal Hewitt
August 28, 2009
Dear Susan and family,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I'm praying that our Heavenly Father will strenghten you, comfort you and bring your peace.
Blessings,
Crystal Hewitt
Richard Southworth
August 28, 2009
My sympathy is with your entire family. CDR Schrader was the C.O. of HT- 18 when I was a student in 1974. Thank you for his service. God Bless you all.
CAPT Rick Southworth, USN (ret)
Jon Walker
August 28, 2009
Susan,
Norm and I served together on Det 5 in VN. I knew him as a good man, good pilot and a real friend. Our paths crossed here in Pensacola many times in the last 11 years. My family and I are keeping both you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Det 5 Seawolves
August 27, 2009
Our sympathies are with your families during this time of grief. Cdr (then Lcdr) Schrader was our detachment XO in Vietnam.
August 27, 2009
Fifi...so sorry to have missed the BHS 50th...have not seen Norm since graduation...we exchanged a few emails at one time, but never had a chance to catch up...he was a good friend in high school and I'm sure his spirit remained the same over the years...I, too, am a Navy pilot's wife...wish we had met during that time in our lives...please accept my heartfelt sympathy...God bless.
Sincerely, Carol Carter Zimmerman '56
John DiMasso
August 27, 2009
I served in HS-7,with Cdr. Schrader. I know I speak for our entire group in saying that Norm's passing has sadden us all. My condolences to all of his family. You are in my prayers. John DiMasso
Pamela Ridge
August 27, 2009
Susan,
Please know that I love you and am continually lifting up you and your family during this sad time. We miss you here and wish we could be with you. May the peaceo of our dear Lord and Savior comfort and sustain you during this time.
Much love,
Pamela Ridge
Lenore Austin
August 27, 2009
Susan and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Susan, if there is anything I can do please let me know. My prayer is that God will give you the strength and comfort that only He can give you during this time in your life. God Bless you, Lenore Austin
August 27, 2009
May God hold you real tight during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Lawanda James-Greene
Cynthia Brooks
August 27, 2009
Susan and Family
Please know how heartfelt my sympathies are at this time. If there is any way that I may help you, I will do all I can. My love, Cynthia Brooks
August 27, 2009
Susan,
Thinking of you and your family during this time of your loss. May the cherished memories of your father comfort you and may your faith strengthen you.
Beverly McCray
Arnall Middle School
August 27, 2009
I'm thinking of you, Susan. Let me know if I can help you out in any way. Cindy
Janet McVaney (Arthur)
August 27, 2009
Mrs. Schrader, Susan, Elizabeth and Danny,
Please know that my heart goes out to all of you during this time of sorrow and that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Know that Mr. Schrader is safe in God's care now.
Janet
Beverly Bowen
August 27, 2009
Susan, my heart goes out to you and your family. It's hard to know exactly what to say, just know that you are in my prayers. Your Arnall family supports you and will be here for you when you return.
God Bless,
Beverly Bowen
Donna Bellisle
August 27, 2009
Dear Susan, I know your heart is full at his time. My father too was a 22 year navy veteran and there is so much pride that goes with that. Please know that we are all back home thinking and praying for you. Give your family my deepest condolences. Love, Donna Bellisle
Denise Marsh
August 27, 2009
Susan and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Marsh
AMS
August 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. The Arnall Middle School Family is saddened by your loss. May God give you strength is this trying time.
Dawn Jerrell
Sandy Comparetta
August 27, 2009
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved family member.
Connie Parmer
August 27, 2009
Susan,
Please know how much my heart aches for you and your family. I am and will continue to pray for God to lesson the pain and strengthen you and your family. "Memories are one of life's greatest treasures, be thankful for your treasure box." I love you!
Connie Parmer
Jennifer Davis
August 27, 2009
Susan, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I hope your memories of him help you at this time.
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