Donald Schrader, age 73, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away in Dallas, on January 10, 2005. He was born October 11, 1931, in Olney, IL, to Harold and Ethel (Read) Schrader.

Mr. Schrader served in the Air Force during the Korean War and worked at Hughes Aircraft and Raytheon as a program manager in Aero Space Electronics.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, and served as Commander for the Rockwall American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Schrader of Rockwall, TX; sons: Michael Schrader of Littleton, CO, and Brent Schrader of Cheney, WA; daughter, Lorrie Fold of Palm Bay, FL; step-daughter, Cindy Rojas of Piedmont, SC; sister, Edna Geier of Olney, IL; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Norma Patterson; and brothers: Kenneth and Robert Schrader. Funeral services at Our Lady of the Lake, Rockwall, TX, with Father William Richard officiating.

Published in Dallas Morning News, The (TX) - January 13, 2005