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Albert J. Schreder, DDS, 90

February 20, 2018

Albert J. Schreder, DDS, 90, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, after suffering a stroke on Thanksgiving Day 2017. He was the son of the late John B. and Rosina Krallinger Schreder. He was married to Ave Marie Butz Schreder for 53 years until her passing September 8, 2008.

He grew up on Cabbage Hill in Lancaster, and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1945, the University of Notre Dame in 1949, and the Temple University School of Dentistry in 1953. Al had a private dental practice with his brother, and best friend, John, until he retired in 1993. He worked very hard all of his life to benefit others.

A lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, he was past president of the Holy Name Society and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Al loved athletics, and played basketball and baseball for the IX Corps during his service in the Army from 1945-1946 in Sendai, Japan. After graduating from dental school, he served for the U.S. Public Health Service in Chicago, and during that time he played basketball with the U.S. Marine Corps.

An avid golfer, Al, was a 35-year member of the Lancaster Country Club. He was proud of his many golf accomplishments, including three holes in one, shooting his age numerous times, and his 1979 Lancaster County Senior Championship. Al also won the Senior Club Championship in 1984 and the Shaub Cup in 1986 at LCC.

He was especially passionate about the University of Notre Dame. Al was a proud member of the Notre Dame Club of Harrisburg and served as its president from 1995-1996, and started the Notre Dame Club of Harrisburg Scholarship Fund. He was also a University of Notre Dame Alumni Senator from1993-1996.

Al is survived by his brother, John, of Lancaster; his five children, Susan Petrak, wife of Dr. Russell of Chicago, Dr. Thomas Schreder, husband of Antionette Sabatine of Lancaster, Dr. Gregory Schreder, husband of Bonnie MacKenzie of Lancaster, Carole Pasquini, wife of Vincent of Hershey, and David Schreder of Lancaster; eight grandchildren, Allison Mullen, wife of Jay, Stephen, and Robert Petrak, MacKenzie, Amber, and Brett Schreder, and Vincent and Nicholas Pasquini; and two great-grandchildren, Kinley and Conor Mullen.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 AM Monday, February 26, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 with Rev. Philip G. Burger as Celebrant. Viewings will be held from 2 to 4 PM Sunday, Feb. 25th at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 and on Monday from 10-11 AM at the church. Interment will follow in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

Dr. Al specifically requested no flowers please. As a man who loved to “give back” he requests that you make a donation to Lancaster Catholic High School, 650 Juliette Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601 or to St. Anne’s Retirement Community, 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 or your favorite charity.

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Condolences to the Family

May 26, 2018

Dear Schroeder Family,
We just now heard of Al’s death. We are so very sorry. He was a great guy, always had a smile. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Tom & Jane Burger

March 02, 2018

Dr. Tom, I just now heard about your father’s birthing into Spirit … my condolences to you and your family. I was just thinking of Ave yesterday and now today I hear about your dad. Hugs, Marilyn Landis

February 28, 2018

A great role model for serving and giving back!
Jake Sheaffer
Richmond, VA

February 26, 2018

So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I have many memories of him at the Schreder kids’ birthday gatherings with our girls. He was a kind and generous man.
Liz Braungard

February 25, 2018

The entire extended family is in our prayers. What a great man! His name evokes fond memories everytime I hear it. His warm laugh rings in my ears. I can’t remember a time he greeted me that I did not feel loved. Kevin Gluntz and family.

February 24, 2018

Al was a trail blazer. The first Schreder, to graduate from Notre Dame and establish a trend. Among the first to earn a doctorate, along with his brother John, and enter a healing vocation. Al was my dentist for the duration of his practice. Al’s caring came from his heart and was not limited to my teeth and gums. Al’s love for ND, was an inspiration to my oldest brother Frank and I, who would follow Al and graduate from ND. Al and John were role models for my own vocational choice in earning a Ph.d. in the teaching and practice of psychotherapy. While our professional methods differ, we, each in our own way, engaged in the work of the lessening of suffering.
Al was like an older brother. We would argue ND football and politics by phone on a yearly basis. I will miss you Al. I imagine you lobying for the IRISH with all the GREATS from the entire ND Tradition.
REMEMBER Al, you are a now part of a larger ANCESTORAL TRADITION— The Communion of Saints.
Your GRATEFUL Cousin,
Dick Schreder

February 24, 2018

dr john and karen palumbo send our regards to the family

February 24, 2018

To the Schreder family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Al’s passing. He was my first dentist growing up in Lancaster. Great dentist! He was always kind, funny, compassionate and a great guy. He will be missed!
Judy McManus Chambers

February 24, 2018

To the family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Al’s passing. He was my 1st dentist growing up. I loved the guy. He was always so very nice and pleasant. He will be missed.

February 24, 2018

Greg and the entire Schreder family. So sorry for your loss. Al and John made a great team and as kids thru adults we all enjoyed their friendly and professional dental practice. Al and Ave were also great hosts no matter how “crazy” we acted while visiting! He will be missed, but also fondly remembered. Many thanks for everything he gave to us all.
Dave Kirchner & the entire Kirchner family.

February 24, 2018

February 23, 2018

Dear Family, We are so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Chuck and I are in Arizona so will not be at the service We knew both of your wonderful parents from golf. Our thoughts and sincere sympathy goes to all of you. Margie and Chuck Walker

February 23, 2018

To the entire Schreder family,
We were SO sorry to hear about Al and wish to extend our sincere condolences. He was a special, unique individual, reflecting many images: husband,father,grandfather and consummate, caring family man, athlete and lifelong golfer, passionate Notre Dame alumnus,generous philanthropist.He is now reunited w/ his beloved Ave but will truly be missed by all of us who knew him.
Sincerely, Sylvia and Don Schaller

February 23, 2018

Dear family, It is with a sad heart to hear of your dad’s passing. He is in a much better place without sickness & pain & with Our Heavenly Father, your mom & so many friends. Heaven’s gain is our loss. Love, Rebecca Schick

February 23, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He and John were a wonderful pair – hearfelt condolences to the family.
Paul Viscuso

February 23, 2018

Condolences to the family. I went to him when I was a kid till he retired. Was the nicest person. He made you feel at ease when you were there. God bless him and the family. He will be missed by a lot of people. Nancy Rittenhouse Wood

February 23, 2018

My deepest love for a great man who gave us a great family to carry on his giving spirit
Love
Robert and RoseAnn Linkens

February 22, 2018

Dear Greg and Bonnie,
We didn’t know you Father well but we enjoyed his company at dinner one evening. We watched basketball together and we saw the passion for sports and his ND team. Danny and I enjoyed hearing Greg tell colorful Al stories and some from you too Bonnie. We find it hard to express in words our sorrow for your loss of a dear Father. We send love and light to you and the family.
Mori and Danny

Visitation: Sunday, February 25, 2018; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Visitation: Monday, February 26, 2018; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; St. Joseph Catholic Church; 440 St. Joseph Street; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Monday, February 26, 2018; 11:00 AM; St. Joseph Catholic Church; 440 St. Joseph Street; Lancaster, PA
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