Jewel Glendon Schroader

Jewel Glendon Schroader, 81 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born August 12, 1937 in Ohio County to the late Herman Estill and Nina Louise Leisure Schroader. Mr. Schroader worked for Peabody Coal Company at Ken Underground, River Queen and eventually retired from Martwick Mines. Jewel enjoyed farming and over the years, tending to his cattle, fishing with his wife, Anna Marie and he was widely known for his beautiful vegetable garden.

Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie Igleheart Schroader; a brother, Charles Lee Schroader and several infant siblings.

Survivors include his children, Barry (Brenda) Schroader of Beaver Dam and Jerry (Lisa) Schroader of Beaver Dam; one brother, Larry David Schroader of Beaver Dam and two sisters, Brenda Leach of Beaver Dam and Betty (Darrell) Leach of Beaver Dam. Jewel was blessed with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 2, 2019 at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Bro. Jason Bratcher officiating. Burial will follow in Cool Springs Cemetery in Beaver Dam. Friends may visit with Jewel’s family from 12 P.M. until the time of the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contribution to the Cool Springs Cemetery Fund, c/o Laura Shephard, 15 Patterson Road, Beaver Dam, Kentucky 42320. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Online messages of condolence may be left for the family of Mr. Jewel Glendon Schroader by visiting his memorial tribute at www.danksfuneralhome.com

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