Dickie Schrader

Dickie “Bopper” Schrader, 83, passed away on December 5, 2016, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Dick was born December 18, 1932 to Edward and Ethel (Hanna) Schrader. Dick married the love of his life, Loretta (Bounward) Schrader and they shared 62 wonderful years together. Loretta was his advocate throughout his illness. Dick honorably served his country in the 86th Infantry in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A truck driver for over 50 years, he was employed by Spector Freight and Harris Wholesale. After his retirement, Dick spent numerous hours volunteering at Immaculate Conception Church; painting the rectory, repairing the bell tower and fixing the church entry doors. Dick and Loretta loved to travel. They particularly enjoyed their trips to Hawaii and Alaska but most special to them was the annual Thanksgiving trip to Florida. Dick’s family meant the world to him and he was known to be the life of the party with his big hearty laugh. He loved sports and rarely missed a game his daughter and granddaughters participated in. He was especially proud of the OLPH Panthers little league team that he helped coach to three straight LCRC championships in the 60’s. He also loved golfing, camping, gardening and walking his precious dogs, Freddy and Bailey. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Loretta; daughter, Sheri (Mike) Johnson; granddaughters, Amanda (Todd) Karazim and Alyse “Sweet Pea” Johnson; special great-grandchildren, Brady, Kenzley and Jackson Karazim. He is also survived by his brothers, Roy (Phyllis), Glen and Gene; brother-in-law, Vern Schneider, as well as, many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Eddie, Ron and Chuck. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Thursday, December 8th from 2-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 9th, in the mortuary, at 10 a.m. Entombment Toledo Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Parkcliffe Alzheimer’s Community and Ohio Living Hospice for all the loving care they provided to Dick and his family during his stay. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Immaculate Conception Church, the Alzheimer’s Association or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Please view and sign our online “guest registry” at CoyleFuneralHome.com

Dickie Schrader

December 18, 1932 - December 5, 2016