Elmer Morris Schrader

Elmer Morris Schrader

Elmer Morris Schrader, age 93, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021.  He was born July 2, 1927 in Monroeton, PA to William Floyd Schrader and Laura (Jennings) Schrader. He worked as a Rural Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, served in the U.S. Navy, as a radarman, during WW II, and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1989, coming from Remsen, NY.  Elmer is survived by his Sons - Mark Schrader of Avon Park, FL; Todd  (Liz)  Schrader of Dunnellon, FL; Barry Schrader (Christy) of St. Augustine, FL; Ralph Schrader (Kelsey) of Columbus, OH; William Schrader (Erica) of Davenport, FL; Sister - Jean Buehler of Sebring, FL; Brother - Paul Schrader of St. Petersburg, FL; 10 Grandchildren; and 5 Great Grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife – Dorothy (Thayer) Schrader; and 14 Siblings. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in Florida National Cemetery.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

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