Joe Schram, long-time resident of Los Altos, passed away on August 1, 2017, at the age of 86. He had been battling diabetes for many years. Joe was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Louis Schram and Gertrude Tatro Schram. He attended St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland and married Anne Knoerle in 1952. Joe and Anne moved to Los Altos in 1959.

Shortly after moving to California, Joe started his own business in editorial and marketing services. He touched countless lives in the community through his involvement in the athletic programs at St. Simon School in Los Altos and St. Francis High School in Mountain View.

Joe is survived by his children Jay Schram, Mary Jeanne Miller (Eric), Tom Schram, Libby Schram, and Susie Gendel, by his grandchildren Amy, Drew, Lea, Ross, Kevin, Rose, and Lillie, and by his brother James and sister Margaret Mary. He was preceded in death by his wife Anne, by grandchildren Greg and Jake, and by brothers Robert and William.

Joe leaves a legacy of coaching, mentoring, and friendship, and will be forever missed.

A visitation will be held Tues. August 8th at 5:30 PM, followed by a Vigil Service at 6:30 PM at St. Simon Church, 1860 Grant Road, Los Altos. Funeral Mass will also be held at St. Simon Church, on Wednesday, August 9th at 11:00 AM, followed by a reception at St. Francis High School Alumni (Raskob) Gymnasium, 1885 Miramonte Avenue, Mt. View. Contributions may be made to the Joe Schram Scholarship Fund at St. Francis High School. Arrangements by Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, Mtn.View. 650-958-4453.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2017.

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Rosie Hinojosa-Sundell

August 14, 2017

Such fond memories of Mr. Schram. Could always make you smile ;) Thank you for all the wonderful pictures that still fill my scrapbook today!

Barbara Dunne

August 11, 2017

May you RIP Joe. You were a bright, kind light to all who crossed your path. Your legacy of service to your community lives on in those you touched and the pictures you took of all of us at St Francis and beyond. It was wonderful for me and the Dunne Clan to know you.

Alan Acevedo

August 9, 2017

Joe Schram was a positive influence in my life. A hard working man with a loving heart and a passion for photography and sports. I was blessed to know him... praise the Lord in welcoming Joe to eternal life.

Rosie & Craig Artherholt

August 8, 2017

Joe was an important member of the Ben Roe bunch (all of us on the street) - often attending our summer Friday night curbside cocktails. He had a wonderful time at our July 4th block party this year and he looked great and said he was feeling well, so this was a shock to us all.

Christina Pasetta

August 8, 2017

Joe was the sweetest, most lovely man. He was always at our swim meets, encouraging everyone with his gentle smile and full hearted cheers. Truly one of the best humans I've known.

Nancy Miller

August 7, 2017

Sending my condolences to all the Schram family.

Shared times, shared memories, shared joys -- these special things keep a loved one close.

Gone from our sight, but not from our hearts.

Wishing you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.

with Love, Nancy Miller

Jimmy Schram

August 6, 2017

Joe was my Father's brother (Bob Schram) who I never got to meet until I took the initiative to visit my California Schram Kin in Christmas of 1984 when I was 22. They were about as opposite as siblings could be as far as brothers go, and I could and can relate to that as I have four brothers myself. Joe was driven to serve his community and work with the youth of Los Altos and Mountain View to better the community, the young people he touched, as well as himself. When I look back on the differences between my Father and his Brother Joe I realize that they were not as different as I perceived in my youth. My Father was driven by business and building a company which he did. Joe was driven to coach, mentor and help the youth of his community to the best of his ability. In the end both men were determined to be second to none in their endeavors. Joe..........I am proud to have been your nephew and I know you are now at peace and your sufferings over. Say Hello to my Dad for me. God Bless You Joe Schram.

Love, Jimmy Schram
(Nephew Cinnaminson NJ)

Sister Pat McCormack, IHM

August 6, 2017

Joe was a gentleman and enthusiastic supported of youth. He was an icon and a pillar of St. Simon School, Los Altos. I was blessed to know him.May he rest in the embrace of grace!

Erin Gracia

August 5, 2017

A kind and giving man. RIP Joe.

Shelly Nyrhila Meirovitz

August 5, 2017

Mr. Schram was instrumental in my athletic development during my time at St. Simon. His dedication to the students and the families in the parish and athletic department were not only memorable but also above all others. He was truly a wonderful man and part of his legacy helped shape the adult I have become. Sending all my love and aloha to your family from the island of Maui. Thank you Mr. Schram for all you did for me, my family and all of us. You will be missed but truly never forgotten.

Love always,
Shelly Nyrhila Meirovitz.

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