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Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. We will miss Vincent tremendously and would love to have you share your favorite memories, stories or photos of him on this website. We have linked his memorial video here https://youtu.be/Yy6I5p5zeZ0, it contains photos and music that he loved and was special to us.

Obituary

Vincent Edward Schrader, 81, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in hospice care. He was born October 31, 1942, in Lafayette, Indiana, to the late Vincent and Mary (Fowler) Schrader. Vincent graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette and earned three degrees from Purdue University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Science in Education, and Ph.D. in Educational Administration. On August 1, 1964, he married Marsella …

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Memories & condolences

In loving memory of my dad, a true hero whose legacy continues to inspire and shape the person I am today.

He was my her…

In loving memory of my dad, a true hero whose legacy continues to inspire and shape the person I am…

In loving memory of my dad, a true hero whose legacy continues t…

“Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story. Others can read the ingredien…

“Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story. Others ca…

“Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's …

For those who may not know, I was adopted at the age of 12 in 1977. I had only met them a few times before moving in, …

For those who may not know, I was adopted at the age of 12 in 1977. I had only met them a few time…

For those who may not know, I was adopted at the age of 12 in 19…

My dad was a storyteller. He could tell stories from his childhood or last week, with detail, embellishments and engage…

My dad was a storyteller. He could tell stories from his childhood or last week, with detail, embel…

My dad was a storyteller. He could tell stories from his childho…

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Noble Poets

Professional Organization

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What was Vincent's favorite color?
He was color blind, but loved the color yellow
He was color blind, but loved the color yellow
He was color blind, but loved the color yellow
What were Vincent's favorite games to play?
Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Double deck hearts, chess (with Wil), Mille Bourne, Domin…
Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Double deck hearts, chess (with Wil), Mille Bourne, Dominos, Cribba…
Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Double deck hearts, chess (with Wil), Mille Bourne, Dominos, Cribbage, Dirty Eight
What were Vincent's favorite foods?
Flamin' hot foods, ice cream, popcorn with lots of butter and seasonings, lemon bars…
Flamin' hot foods, ice cream, popcorn with lots of butter and seasonings, lemon bars, chocolat…
Flamin' hot foods, ice cream, popcorn with lots of butter and seasonings, lemon bars, chocolate cherry cake, sticky bun…
What were Vincent's favorite ways to spend free time?
Tinkering in his shop, driving his tractor
Tinkering in his shop, driving his tractor
Tinkering in his shop, driving his tractor

Timeline

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Born

October 31st, 1942
Lafayette, IN
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Father returns home from serving in WW2

1946
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Sister- Kathy Schrader Fletcher born

1947
Lafayette, IN

Other key details

Cause of death

Parkinson's disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes
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