Clarence E. Shrader's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Clarence Edward Shrader, age 87 of Charleston, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at his daughter's residence and in the loving presence of his family on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from Noon until 2:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services honoring and celebrating his life will be held at the funeral chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, immediately following the visitation, with Pastors Tom Skinner and Matt McGregor officiating. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery, located in Ashmore Township, east of Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Lincolnland Hospice or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Clarence was born on March 1, 1927 in Coles County, IL, a son of the late Frank A. and Sarah Alice (Walker) Shrader. On January 30, 1949 he married his beloved Mary Kathryn Lanman in Charleston and they shared 63 years of marriage prior to her death on March 5, 2012. He is survived by his loving daughters, Zella Lee Shrader and companion Dale Jenkins, Sr. of Charleston and Carol Ann Roberts and husband Art of Diona, IL; six grandsons, Steve Campbell and wife Mindy of Findlay, IL, Dan Campbell and wife Leslie of Arthur, IL, Kevin Ferguson of Charleston, Bob Ferguson and fiancé Lola of Slidell, LA, Larry Roberts and wife Jennifer of Charleston, David Roberts and wife Becca of Taylorville, IL; 24 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to his parents and wife, Clarence was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Shrader and three sisters, Helen Cooper, Catherine Noble and Zella Shrader. Clarence has been a life-long Charleston resident and was a familiar face at his places of employment such as the Phillips 66 Station when it was located at the corner of Madison and 18th Streets; as a trucker for Kurt Sandriser hauling paper bundles for 16 years; as an employee of the Southern Illinois Breeder's Association in Coles and the surrounding counties for 8 years; and at Moore Business Forms for 11 years. Following his retirement from Moore's, Clarence continued to work for the Charleston Cemetery Association. In addition, he always helped on the family farm located east of Charleston. Clarence was a man of faith and for many years attended Hurricane Separate Baptist Church and currently was a part of the Friendship Baptist Church family. Clarence was most comfortable in the saddle and loved horseback riding. Outdoors is where he like to be, enjoying such activities as hunting and fishing, and tending to the livestock on the farm. Clarence was musically talented - he could play the guitar and along with his daughters, often sang at church or for funerals. Clarence was a people person and never knew a stranger - he was comfortable striking up a conversation with anyone and everyone. He was exceptionally tender hearted and dearly loved his family. He was always supportive and encouraging to his children and grandchildren and was kind and generous to all he met.Click to view Clarence's memorial video.
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