Karen Schrader, 76, of Winner, SD passed away on Oct. 21, 2020 at her home in Winner. She was surrounded by her family during her last few days here on earth.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Winner United Methodist Church in Winner, SD. Burial will be at a later date at the Graceland Cemetery in Burke, SD.
Karen’s faith and the love for her family carried her through several years of health battles and the passing of her husband. Her special sense of humor and her super woman powers left behind a legacy of love and memories for all to remember her by.
Karen was born June 5th, 1944 in the home of Neil Slaughters on the way to the Burke hospital, to Dewain and Lavinia (Risewick) Wilson. She was the 3rd of 5 of the Wilson girls. Karen was baptized and confirmed at the Fairmont Church in Gregory, SD. She attended country school at Pleasant Hill that was near the family farm. Then she attended high school in Gregory, SD. After graduating in 1962 Karen traveled to California, where at that time her Aunt Myrtle was living there. She spent a short time there but was a trip she spoke of often.
Karen’s hard work ethic came from working at her father’s side, hours in the fields and with cattle. Her mother taught her many life skills that made her the wife, mother, and grandmother she was. Everything from sewing, baking, gardening, and canning goods.
On May 23, 1964 she married Larry D. Schrader of Jamison, NE. To that union four wonderful children were welcomed. Previous to the selling of the farm north of Colome in 1994, Karen and Larry spent many years farming, milking cows, and raising hogs. After they moved from the farm in April 1994 to Colome, they learned to enjoy special trips, visits, camping, and spending time with their children in their homes. They moved into Winner October 2000.
Karen worked various occupations; a farmer’s wife, a mother, the manager at the gas station in Colome, early mornings making fresh goodies at the bakery, working at Community Connections helping others, and then Lil Feller convenience store where she retired April 1st, 2015. Karen always had smiles and stories to share with the customers, and enjoyed peoples looks when she worked with a friend who looked like her twin sister. I think they both enjoyed that!
All that knew Karen would know the glow on her face and the biggest smiles came from the love she had for her children and all those Grand babies of hers. They were her sunshine on cloudy days, that would prove true to her final moments here on Earth. Hearing their sweet voices was the music to her ears.
Karen Schrader was the beloved mother of Brian (Marquitta) Schrader, Vicky (Brad) Chauncey, Stacy (LeRoy) Severson and Jody (Kelly) Leighton. She was the grandmother of 14 grandchildren and a great grandmother to 4 grandchildren. Karen is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Dustin Schrader; Rachele (Justin) Vietor, and children Cora, Harper; Darrell Bly; Shaunday Antoine; Jenaya Schrader; Jordan (Elle) Beck, and child Madilynn; Jadie Chauncey; Jarred Schrader, and child Dalton Schrader; Amanda (Chris) Eilers; Bria Severson; LaRae Severson; Kasie Leighton; Lane Leighton; Westin Leighton, her sisters Dolores (Darrel) Hanson, Arlene (Les) Keever, Shirley (Lyle) Moerike and many nephews and nieces.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry, parents, Dewain Wilson and Lavinia Risewick, sister Irene, unborn great grand baby, and many other loved one.
Karen brought fun and sunshine into the lives of the ones who loved and cared for her, and always wanted them to know how special and loved they are being part of her life. “Everyday is beautiful” Karen.
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