Russell E. Schrader was born on December 14, 1946 to Catherine (née Russell) and Robert Emile Schrader, in Chicago, Illinois. He passed away on May 19, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. He is survived by his wife, Karen Clayman, his mother, Catharine Schrader, and brothers, Alec Schrader, Michael Schrader and Martin Schrader.