Shrader, Bernard T.

Bernard T. Shrader, 65, of West Liberty, formerly of Iowa City, died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at Parkview Manor in Wellman. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Lensing Funeral Home, 605 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City.

Bernard was born in Iowa City on Nov. 29, 1946, the son of Truman and Matilda (Rummelhart) Shrader. He attended Regina High School and shortly following graduation went on to enlist in the United States Air Force until being honorably discharged in 1971. After returning from the service, Bernard worked as a self-employed master carpenter. He also was an avid antiques collector and owned a small antique store in West Branch for a number of years.

Although Bernard lived in many places throughout his life, he loved Iowa City and always called it his “home.”   Some of his most memorable times were spent vacationing with family and friends in Estes Park, Colo. Bernard also cherished the times he spent with his grandkids.

Survivors include his two sons, Chris (Christine) Shrader, and their children, Eli and Noah, all of Omaha, Neb., and Tim (Robynn) Shrader, and their children, Griffin, Avery and Mia, all of Iowa City; and five siblings, Rose Meer of Iowa City, Jack Shrader of Merced, Calif., Ann Wade of Iowa City, Char Schaeffer of Bayson, Ariz., and Mary Jo Wagner (Keith) of Omaha, Neb.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa City Hospice.

Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.lensingfuneral.com  under obituaries.

Published Feb. 16, 2012 in The Gazette