Dale R. Schrader, Jr. age 62 Centreville, passed away Saturday, November 8th, 2008 at his home. Dale Jr. was born in Three Rivers, on September 26, 1946, a son of Dale R. and Gwynn (Walsh) Schrader Sr. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1966 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War with the Seabees. On July 1, 2000 he married Donna S. Hann in Three Rivers. Dale worked at Coachman Industries in Middlebury, IN for 22 years, retiring in 2008. He also worked for the family business, Schrader's Friendly Service in Centreville.

He was a member of the American Legion , Three Rivers, past member of Elks Lodge #1248, Three Rivers, and was an avid Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan. Dale also enjoyed working on small engines and wood working.

Surviving are his parents Dale and Gwynn Schrader Sr., Centreville, wife Donna Schrader, Centreville, daughter Johanna (Bob) Colburn, Portage, son Adam (Wendy) Schrader, White Pigeon, step sons Donny (Tammy) White, Three Rivers, Raymond (Audra) White, Schoolcraft, Mickey (Jenny) White, Three Rivers, sisters Keli (Steve) Quake, Centreville, Sheli (Joe) Hittler, Sturgis, brothers Marc (Sherry) Schrader, Three Rivers, Chad (Kim) Schrader, Three Rivers, grandchildren Lanina Coburn, Claysee and Kenlee Schrader, Brittany and Taylor White and Lainie White.

Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends will be received Tuesday from 5 - 8 pm at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville where Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 12th, with Reverend John Deily, First Presbyterian Church, Three Rivers, officiating. Interment will be in the Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville. A luncheon will follow at the American Legion in Three Rivers. Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center.