Suzan J. Schrader, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 17, 2020, at Logan Acres Care Center.
Suzan was born in Bellefontaine on Dec. 23, 1939, to the late Gerald J. and Ida Lee Belle (Reynolds) Norris. She married Ralph Schrader on Sept. 1, 1962, in Bellefontaine and he preceded her in death on June 13, 1988.
Suzan is survived by her children: Christopher (Michelle) Schrader of West Virginia, Jacob (Sarah) Schrader of Rushsylvania, and Debbie (Andy) Reebel of LaRue; 10 grandchildren: Brock Moon, Kylee Bednarki, Beckey Schrader, Robyn Hightower, Ian Schrader, Christian Downing, Makayla Schrader, Alice, Patrick, and Tess Schrader; three great-grandchildren: Jennings Bednarki, Liam Moon, and Gentry Bednarki; and a brother G. Bruce (Louise) Norris of Bellefontaine.
A 1957 graduate of Bellefontaine High School, Suzan worked beside her husband for many years as they operated Schrader’s Office Machines and Supplies in downtown Bellefontaine. She had also worked as a State licensed child-care provider and provided loving care to many children over the years. Suzan enjoyed going to craft shows. Spending time with her family – especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren – was dear to her heart. Suzan was a lifelong member of Bellefontaine First United Methodist Church and was active in Sunday school, worship services, and the Martha Circle of United Methodist Women. As a breast cancer survivor, she devoted many hours to the Reach for Recovery program helping other women cope with the rigors of breast cancer. Suzan was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and was active in Bellefontaine’s Beta Zeta chapter.
Friends may call at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. Pastor Joe Ziraldo will officiate Suzan’s funeral Friday, Oct. 23, at Bellefontaine First United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Huntsville Cemetery.
Due to current pandemic orders, please be symptom free, practice social distancing, and consider wearing a mask.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017, or to the Bellefontaine First United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Schrader family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.