March 29, 2024

Donna Schrader

Donna Lea (Anderson) Schrader, 84, of Columbia died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Donna was born on Sept. 12, 1930, in Davenport. She received her education from Dallas High School graduating in 1949. She was united in marriage to Virgil Schrader on Sept. 17, 1949. Donna was a homemaker. She had many hobbies through life. Donna enjoyed shopping, collecting antiques, refinishing furniture and playing the piano. She had a quick wit to her and spoke from the cuff. A person always knew where they stood with Donna. Her dog, Buddy, was a staple in her life. She enjoyed Buddy's presence whether she was working around the house or out riding her golf cart.

Survivors include her husband, Virgil Schrader of Columbia; two children, Lila Deemer of Leon and Lyndon Schrader (Charlotte) of Columbia; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clark and Cleo Anderson; her daughter, Lenos Miller; her niece, Jill Carter; and a sister, Glenna Mathes.

A celebration of Donna's life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas, with Rev. Brent Hanna officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place privately at Columbia Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Columbia Fire & Rescue. Condolences may be shared at www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com