Obituary of Richard Schader

98, of Carpinteria, California died peacefully in his sleep at home, Sunday, May 31, 2015. Born at home near Neligh, Nebraska on April 22, 1917 to Charles Henry and Louie (Evans) Schrader, Richard (Dick) was the second youngest of eight siblings. He graduated from Neligh High School in 1938; married fellow classmateEmagene (Gene) Reutzel in 1941, and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1942. After graduating, Richard served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII. He completed officer's training in Wyoming and was deployed to New Guinea in January 1944. After three years, Captain Schrader returned to the Neligh area to farm. In 1963 he and Gene moved to Santa Barbara, CA, where Gene had lived as a child. He worked briefly at the News Press until he was hired as an appraiser at the Santa Barbara County assessor's office. After retiring, they moved to Carpinteria. He loved being near the ocean, traveling, and being a tour guide for visiting family and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two sisters: Thelma and Alma Hall; and five brothers: Carl, Bill, Ray, Tom and Harry. He is survived by two children: Mark and wife Michele Blockley of Stanwood, WA and Lynn and husband Frank Morrison of Clearwater, NE; two grandchildren: Brett and wife Dorian (Speigle) Morrison of Clearwater, NE and Kara and husband Ron Hansen of Phoenix, AZ; three great grandchildren: Emme, Owen, and Sofia; one brother-in-law Emil and wife Chloe (Campbell) Reutzel of Coronado, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements were handled by McDermott-Crockett Mortuary in Santa Barbara. A private, family service will be held at a later date. His family have so appreciated the kindness of caregivers Sharon and Angie, neighbors Charles, Maria, and Breck, doctors Jackson and Elder, Fresenius Dialysis Clinic medical staff, and Easy Lift drivers, especially Virginia. Without their help, Richard would not have been able to continue to live in his home in his beloved California or meet his three great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Santa Barbara Humane Society or the National Kidney Foundation . Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett and Associates Mortuary (805) 569-2424.