Obituary of Charles Harry Schrader

Charles Schrader, 73, of Newton, passed from this life on Monday afternoon, January 25, 2016, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Newton Charles Harry Schrader was born February 20, 1942, in Des Moines, the son of Tommie A. and Allie M. (Morgan) Schrader, Jr. He was a graduate of the Newton Senior High School, Class of 1960, and was the youngest grandchild of Thomas and Martha Schrader, Sr. Charles had lived in Kellogg, Rock Creek, Black Duck, MN and Newton. He farmed, and was employed as a plumber, park ranger, and as a delivery driver throughout the years. Charles was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Charles liked spending time with his family and special friend Janis. He also enjoyed the great outdoors, wildlife, hunting and fishing. Charles is survived by his daughters: Cris Burckel and Kelly Kirk; his grandchildren: Nickolus Kirk, Jennifer Burckel, Jessica Burckel and Allie Kirk, four great-grandchildren, his sister Phyllis (Mark) Emmack; a nephew Jeff (Elaine) Emmack as well as his girlfriend of over 20 years: Janis Ray. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Mark Emmack. A time of Remembrance and services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior; 10:00am, to the services on Saturday, at the funeral home. The family invites you to join them for a time of fellowship and lunch in the Pence Tribute Center following the service. Burial will be at Our Silent City Cemetery in Kellogg following lunch. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Charles’ name and to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Jasper County. Online condolences may be left at: www.pencefh.com.