"Dear Shelly and Schard family, Chris was a neighbor of yours for 7 years, he was a great neighbor and we thought of him as a freind. He will be greatly missed, for he was greatly loved by all that knew him. Our prayers are with you. "
In loving memory of
Chris Schrad
October 19, 1981 - September 6, 2011
Christopher J. Schrad, 29, of Webster City died in a motorcycle accident near Gary, Indiana on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September. 13, 2011 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Webster City, with Rev. Stephen Meyer and Pastor Ray Artrip officiating. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center Monday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and prior to the service at the church.
Christopher James Schrad, son of Craig and Kristi Kutz Schrad, was born October 19, 1981 at Lake City. He graduated from Webster City High School in 2000. He worked many years with Neil Bromm Masonry & Concrete. Five years ago he opened his own business, Schrad Masonry & Concrete.
Survivors include his parents, Craig and Kristi; brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Amanda Schrad of Flandreau, SD; niece, Reagan Schrad of Flandreau, SD; fiancée, Shelly Pierce of Webster City; fiancées parents, Tom and Irene Pierce of Volga, SD; grandmothers, Ruth Schrad of Auburn and Dolores Kutz of Lake City, and several aunts, uncles and many friends.
Chris was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Richard Kutz and Lloyd Schrad.
He was a member of Iron Butt Association, Pheasants Forever, and the Webster City Moose Family Center #735.
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Tributes
"Chris was one of those guy's who was truely genuine,he was a great man with such a big heart and he touched the lives of so many and probly didn't even realise it!He will be truely missed by so many friends and family!"
"We did not have the pleasure of knowing Chris, but it is very evident that he touch many, many lives. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless."
"I didn't know Chris well, but he did some work for me about a year ago. When other contractors in town ran their businesses in a dishonest manor, Chris was a breathe of fresh air for my wife and I to deal with. He was a stand up guy who did hard work for an honest price and I had great respect for him for it. You should be very proud of the highly respectable man that you raised and that others called a friend. "
"In business first we met, later began a wonderful friendship with Chris. Truly an honest & kind person. To Shelly & the family of Chris, you have our deepest sympathy. He will be missed."
"Dear Shelly & Schrad family You have our deepest sympathy. We can't even begin to imagine the heart aches you are having to endure. Always cherish the memories! Chris will live forever in your hearts. Continued prayers are with all of you. Steve & Gloria Nielson "
"i met chris through mutal friends & im so happy i got that that chance. he was a great guy that was everybody's friend. to the family & friends i would like to send my deepest sympathy. R.I.P chris...we will all truly miss u!!!!!!"
"As long as we remember him his light will never fade. His best quality was the way he \made everyone feel like they were his best friend"
"Kristie and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this difficult time."
"Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Chris was an amazing guy and would give you the shirt of his back. He is greatly missed by many. RIP Chris. "
"Chris, I am so happy to have gotten to know you and be a part of the family over the last several years. I always enjoyed visiting with you when Brent and I came back to Iowa...you were a great guy to know and love and I know you will be missed by many. I am sorry I can't make it back to say goodbye in person but I will be thinking of you and your family and Shelly will also be in my thoughts and prayers. I have a lot of wonderful memories of your visits to us in AZ and I will always miss seeing your smiling face and hearing your wonderful laugh. I know that our loss is certainly Heaven's gain."
"I MET CHRIS THROUGH MY NEPHEW ANDREW...WE PLAYED FANTASY FOOTBALL TOGETHER..HE WAS A VERY NICE GUY AND A FRIEND..I GOT TO MEET CHRIS LAST YEAR WHEN I WAS IN IOWA VISITING MY BROTHER...HE WILL BE MISSED...MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO CHRIS' FAMILY..."
"Our deepest sympathy to the whole Family. Treasure the memories."
"Dear Schrad Family, Our heart breaks for the pain you are going through. You have our prayers that you will find comfort in knowing what a special man Chris was. We are friends of the Pierce Family & enjoyed Shelly's posts & Christmas cards. Shelly was so happy to have found her love & we were happy for her. Chris' life will go on through his organ donations. God Bless you all for seeing that his last wish was carried out. Prayers to all of you."
"We are so sorry for your loss. Many people in the Volga, SD community are holding your family in our prayers. What an amazing person! We got to know Chris through Shelly and her photos and updates. May Angels spread their wings around you."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Chris was an amazing person ? he would give the shirt of his back ? he is truly missed. May you find peace and love during this difficult time ? remembering the good times and holding on to treasured memories. "
"Kristi, Craig and family, I remember Chris from working at the Webster City Schools and from being in Sorority with you Kristi. From what I have read and heard, Chris was a very giving person and that shows as he was an organ donor. It is wonderful to know that through this sensless accident, he has given a better life to others. Gob Bless all of you during this time. "
"My favorite memory will always be demolishing the house that used to be next to his. We used a log chain and his truck, man did we have fun!! There were 5 of us there, and we each took turns ripping away at this house like it was a sheet of paper. When it was my turn I remember Chris yelling "gun it Candace," I did and broke the log chain. I will never forget the look on Chris's face like, that a girl!!! Chris gave me the smaller section of that chain and I still have it to this day. It may seem like a funny thing to keep as a momento, but it was an experience I will never forget. I held that chain today in my hand and thought to myself man he was a great link in this community's chain. Chris was an amazing person, a seperior young man, and a blessing to have known. He will be greatly missed. All who loved him are in my prayers and I am deeply sorry for your loss!
Sincerely,
Candace Ruby"
"Chris I really didn't know you that well but I know my Family really thought a lot of you! God bless you Chris RIP! You will be missed!!!"
"Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Chris was a very genuine person and an amazing man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish. God bless you all."
"I can not begin to tell you how sad I was to hear of the loss of Chris. Your entire family means so much to the John Ostlund family and you all did so much for our mom and dad, John and Bev over the years. We could not have had better next door neighbors and our prayers and love are with you all. Mindy from Colorado"
"Sorry to hear of Chris passing. I remember Chris coming to my house to hang out with my little brother Steve. Wish we could have one of those partys (sort of). He was a really nice guy."
"What a great soul to be taken far too young! I hope the memories from all the people he has touched in his life help ease your pain! Heaven gained another angel this week! Never saw him without a smile on his face and a friendly greeting! "
"We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son in the accident. Our prayers are with you and your family."
"I'm so sorry for the loss of Chris. He was such an amazing person. Very cheerful - always smiling and helping others in any way he could. I remember him trying to teach me to two-step on a couple of occasions. It was a good laugh. My heart and prayers go out to all of Chris' family and friends. He will be greatly missed."
"Kristi and family, So sorry to hear about the accident. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Even though Chris and I never met, as a quilting friend, I heard many great things about your family and the depth of love you have for all of them. My heart goes out to you all at this time. May you find peace and comfort at this sad time in God's loving arms. Carol Horsfall "
"I got to know Chris from bowling on Tuesday nights. He was always smiling and saying hi to everyone. It was an honor to have known him and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Schrad family. Chris will be missed but never forgotten."
"Chris was a very kind man, nice to everyone he met. I remember him best from school. One of the guys that was friends with everyone, and met him again as a adult. He helped my husband and I with our basement walls that were caving in. The world has lost a wonderful and truely man. RIP Chris, a man taken to heaven far too soon."
"I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Chris, he was always smiling and great to talk to the few times we did speak... i know he will be greatly missed and it will be hard to get over him not being with the ones he loved. Just stay strong, and with stories/memories of his life will keep him close to everyone"
"chris was a true friend and a great bowler. I was impresed with his ability to take all things in life in stride. I will miss his jokes and humor. May his leagacy live on in us all. Chris we will all help put the last brick in for you, goodbuy good friend."
"chris is one great guy who will be missed by alot of people. I will remember every time he came out to mcdonalds to get a could of sandwiches and always had to have his bbq sauce. the one time bj my brother told me next time to open the bbq sauce up in front of him and dump it on the ground and say here is your bbq sauce. I could never do that to Chris. I would hear him and the head set and atomaticly put the sauce in the back or wait to hand it to him as he got to the window. he will be missed by all and was consitered a brother to me because he was always hanging out at my parents house when he was youger. now he is watching over us with my dad. miss you chris"
"I remember Chris when he came to high school he was a very nice person and no matter who was mean to me he was not. So sad about the loss but I know that he has left all with a legacy that he can and will be remembered by, and I know that he will be able to save a few more lives by him being a donor. Will be praying for all the family."
"chris was one heck of a guy, and will be greatly missed. He will hold a special place in the lives of those he touched, be it with kind words, a simple smile, or his ability to make others laugh. I still remember the first time he showed up to play sand volleyball in jeans...he was heckled so much but didn't care. Prayers are with friends and family whose hearts are aching in this time of loss. "
"Craig, We are so sorry for the loss of your son and we pray that God will grant you strength during this difficult time. Know that you have our deepest sympathy. Don Zeimet and Kent Tigges along with everyone at ZT Enterprises, Inc"
"He was a big guy with a deep kind voice with a heart of gold...will be missed by many. I'm glad to have known such a person like him, he will be forever in my heart."
"Our thoughts and prayers to Chris's family."
"Chris was like another little brother to me. Was always hanging out with my brother B.J on weekeneds and he was such a joy to have around i'm glad i got to know him and watched him grow into the man he became. He will be missed very much by alot of people."
"I remember the day I met Chris Schrad. He was 14 and it was his first day at KFC. I was going through a very rough time in my life and I was headed towards a bad place. Within two work days he managed to help me out of the shell that I was in. He saved my life by just being him. He never failed to make me smile and he was always there anytime I needed anything. Chris was the best friend I could ever have and I will never forget the 15 years of friendship that we shared."
"Chris was a great contractor, a great man, and an even greater friend. He will be truely missed by many but absolutely never forgotten. May he rest in peace and keep us smiling forever."
"I remember taking a tour of Chris' home and seeing all of his workmanship. Wow, he was so quietly talented!"