Wayne R. Schad, 94, of Peoria, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2011, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2011, at Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria, with Pastor Douglas Lightly officiating. Masonic services will be at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, prior to the funeral service. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, with military honors by the U.S. Army.
Wayne was born in Carlock on November 19, 1916, a son of Alva S. and Etta (Moore) Schad. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wendell A. and Warren E. Schad; and sister, Frances Sarver. He married Lois Powell in Peoria on June 10, 1955. She survives.
He is also survived by his nieces, Janet S. Jenkins of Bartlesville, OK and Kathleen (Robert) Boutaugh of Millinocket, ME; nephew, Pastor David (Cindy) Schad of Ridgecrest, CA; cousin, Jim (Judy) Schad of Burbank, CA; and several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, serving as a Medical Technologist in Cairo, Egypt. He was honorably discharged on October 24, 1945 and earned the American Defense Service Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, six Overseas Service Bars, one Service Stripe and the Good Conduct Medal.
Wayne was the former owner and operator of Schad’s Garage in Peoria and Schad School Photography, serving central Illinois. After retirement, he was employed with PHD Services Commercial and Industrial Cleaning, last working on March 13, 2007.
He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, past Worthy Patron of the Central City Chapter 42 and member of the Creve Coeur Chapter 946 of the Order of the Eastern Star, life member of Masonic Lodge #46 AF&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Peoria and Mohammed Temple Shrine.
| Jim Murray |
Memories |
January 15, 2011 |
Wayne was responsible for me getting into the job market in 1972 at Peoria Electric and appliance co. A job opening in the stock room became avaible and he thought of me. I went to ICC one year and was content to just stay home. I was a scared lad that first day but just knowing Wayne was there calmed my nerves. The job was a blast. I met a lot of great people and learned so much that follows me still today. I told Wayne last summer that he was responsible for laying my entire job foundation when I left there and went to WABCO. People say that one person cant make a difference dont believe it. Wayne Schad made a huge difference in my life. I have thought of him and Lois often through the years. My wife Sally and I extend our condolences and love to Lois and all of Waynes Family. Sincerely Jim Murray
| Marilyn Foster Monroe |
Mrs |
January 13, 2011 |
Wayne and Phyllis were friends of my parents, Ray (deceased) and Frances Foster, our condolences to Phyllis and family.
Memories of past good times are ours to keep in our hearts forever.
