Clarence Schadegg

Clarence M. Schadegg of Highlands Ranch died peacefully in the loving care of his family on May 15, 2015 at the age of 94. Formerly of Glen Haven, CO, Shad relocated to the home of Becky and John, his daughter and son-in-law, after the 2013 flood. He was born on June 26, 1920 near Fleming, CO to Herman and Ida (Haag) Schadegg. Shad graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in Sterling, CO in 1938. He journeyed to San Diego, CA where he met Irene Waldo at Ryan Aircraft. They married in San Diego on May 17, 1943. He served in the U.S. Army, Company L, 383rd Infantry Regiment, 96th “Dead Eye” Division on Okinawa and Mindoro Island, Philippines, receiving the Bronze Star for heroic service on Okinawa. Shad and Irene returned to Sterling in 1952 where they owned and operated Shad’s Conoco and Shad’s Liquor. With a strong belief in higher education, they moved Shad’s Liquor to Loveland in 1963 to be near several colleges. In 1969 Shad began a career with the U.S. Postal Service in Loveland. They realized their dream of retiring to Glen Haven in 1982. Irene preceded him in death in 1989. Shad was a member of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Estes Park, CO, the Knights of Columbus Council 12063, Elks Lodge #1051 in Loveland, and the American Legion in Sterling. He loved nature, especially camping with his family, hunting with his sons, and fishing with his grandchildren. Shad had an adventurous spirit, traveling to 27 countries on 5 continents and to all fifty states. He had an inquisitive mind, was a voracious reader, and was fondly referred to as “Grandpa Google,” able to answer almost any question. He always had a smile, finding joy in life, and he loved to dance. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his wife, Shad is preceded in death by his parents, infant children Clarence and Cecilia, a son Steven, and 2 brothers and 6 sisters. He is survived by his son Richard (Thelma) Schadegg of Loveland and daughters Sharron (John) Dowis of Casa Grande, AZ; Connie Mynatt of Lakewood, CO; Georgia (Dwayne) Ballard of Glen Haven, CO; Patty (Steven) Betz of Johnstown, CO; Becky (John) Ostdiek of Highlands Ranch, CO; 19 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Janine Winchester and her husband Kelly of Loveland, sisters Alvina Lousberg and Eleanor Rigel of Sterling, several sisters and brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrate Shad’s life on Friday, May 22, 2015, 11:00am at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Estes Park. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Allnutt Hunter Chapel, 2100 N. Lincoln Ave. Loveland, from 4:00-7:00pm with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:00pm. Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council 12063, c/o Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.