Bernard T. Shrader

SHRADER, RUMMELHART, MEER, WADE, WAGNER

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 2/20/2012 at 12:19:59

Bernard T. Shrader, 65, of West Liberty and formerly of Iowa City, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Parkview Manor in Wellman. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 1-4 pm on Saturday, February 18 at Lensing Funeral Home, 605 Kirkwood Avenue in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa City Hospice.
Bernard was born in Iowa City on November 29, 1946, the son of Truman and Matilda (Rummelhart) Shrader. He attended Regina High School and shortly following graduation went on to enlist in The United States Air Force until being honorably discharged in 1971. After returning from the service, Bernard worked as a self-employed Master Carpenter. He also was an avid antique collector and owned a small antique store in West Branch for a number of years.
Although Bernard lived in many places throughout his life, he loved Iowa City and always called it his “home”. Some of his most memorable times were spent vacationing with family and friends in Estes Park, CO. Bernard also cherished the times he spent with his grandkids.
Survivors include his two sons: Chris (Christine) Shrader and their children Eli and Noah all of Omaha, NE, and Tim (Robynn) Shrader and their children Griffin, Avery and Mia all of Iowa City; and five siblings: Rose Meer of Iowa City, Jack Shrader of Merced, CA, Ann Wade of Iowa City, Char Schaeffer of Bayson, AZ and Mary Jo Wagner (Keith) of Omaha, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents