OWENSBORO, Ky. — Willard D. Schroader, 94, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord in heaven on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Home. He was born in Ohio County, Kentucky, on March 29, 1926, to the late Robert Dee and Lois Fulkerson Schroader.
Willard was a U.S. Army WWII veteran. He was the owner of Schroader’s Custom Picture Framing for 32 years, and was a lifelong member of Hall Street Baptist Church. Willard was a lifelong musician and member of several bands. He enjoyed dancing, especially ballroom and square dancing. Willard was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord.
Along with his parents, Willard is preceded in death by his brothers, Mitchell, Sherman, and Carl Schroader; and his sister, Irene Welborn.
Willard is survived by the love of his life, Mary Lee “Drake” Schroader, 70 years; his son, Jeff (Nita) Schroader; his grandchildren, Karen (Rob) Pierce, Nancy (Jason) Pierce, and Lydia (Nick) Hunn; 11 great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Lillian, Wanda, June, Jane, and Mary.
Private services will be held at a later date. Burial to take place at Memorial Gardens.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Schroader.
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