My love and condolences to my dear friend Paula.  I remember so well the love you had for each other during our college years at SIU.  Though so many years have separated us,  when reading of Jack’s death, it brought sadness but at the same time many happy memories of you two together.

Charlotte Thompson Suhler
Darien, Connecticut 



Mrs. Schrand,

I want to send my deepest condolences to you and your family.  Mr. Schrand was my 6th grade math teacher at Emge back in the early 70's.  He was and still is my favorite teacher.  He gave me a love for math and teaching early on.  I ended up going into accounting and early childhood education because of his influence.  He was great at tolerating practical jokes from a young teenager.  My heart aches for your loss.  May the Lord comfort you and your family at this time.
Debbie (Riddle) Kretschmer

I thought in not hearing from Jack the past couple of months, especially regarding his birthday, that he may have passed away. My condolences to his wife Paula and family.  I was a classmate of Jack's at St. Mary's Grade School.  When we renewed acquaintance via social media, he reminded me that sitting behind me in class he used to pull my hair. I don't recall that specifically, but I do recall his smiling face as part of one of the teams at St. Mary's and Father Hentschel smiling with them.  I was surprised to know of Jack's disability in his last years; nonetheless, he kept his good humor and I'm happy we reconnected.  Rest in peace, dear ol' classmate.   

My deepest sympathy to you, Paula, and your children. Have not seen Jack for many years but have always remembered him.  I was several years behind Jack in grade and high school but always admired him as an excellent basketball and baseball player ( and later golfer) but more so as a fine individual. Ironically Jack's parents and my parents spent much time together as with grew up.  Many hours at St Mary bowling alley and various out of town bowling matches.   Again my deepest sympathy. Jack was one of the good guys.

Paula and Family, I am so sorry to hear such sad news.  Remember when you were our neighbors and all the stuff our boys did together.  Sports at St Mary's.  Wow so long ago.  I just wanted to let you know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.  Life is so short, tell each other you love them every day.  If you ever need to talk, just let me know. 

Cindy Winkeler/McFadden

Mr Schrand was my seventh grade teacher at Blessed Sacrament. I was in one of the first classes he taught there. I know I wouldn’t have been able to handle dissecting frogs without his calming guidance in doing it. He was kind and gentle. My siblings had him as well. May he Rest In Peace. I am sorry to hear of his passing.

Paula,  This is Barb Provow Hosier.  Accept my sympathy for Jack's death.  I have wonderful memories of you two when we were all young and Terry and I lived in Collinsville.  Terry always cherished Jack as a dear friend.  

I had him for 6th grade math and 
 he was one of the best teachers I ever had.   I  had him as a golf coach as well.   Once when I swung a golf club, it slipped out of my hand and went flying across a field.   He said "you're supposed to throw the club after you make a bad shot, not before".  

My sincere sympathy to the family.  I had never met John but we are distant cousins on the Mennerich side of his Family Tree.
 Betty Mennerich Wagner, Chester, IL

Jack and I grew up within 2 blocks of each other attending St. Mary's Grade, and Cathedral High " Class of '58".  He was my friend, my Groomsman 59 years ago, and an inspiration for me as the father of a close nit family.  God be with him,  Paula, and Family.

Paula:     Nancy and I are so sorry to learn of Jack's passing.  He was a very nice person and we enjoyed his occasional email messages.  We talked with him at the time of Carla's visitation  and again at  Hester's  services, and he was a pleasant, gentle, man.    Our sympathy is sent to you and your family.
         Mike  

I have known Jack since 1954 when we both started Cathedral High School. Jack was the kind of guy you wanted to be around as much as possible. He was friendly, willing to share a joke, and always willing to help or share time with you. He was and has been a true gentlemen in all the years I have known him.

Jack was a role model for all. We both attended college at SIU briefly as well as Cathedral High School.   

He was a better man than me and his courage and dedication to his wife and family was another example for all good men.

Jack was a true gentleman. Through all his adversities he was always upbeat & positive. He never lost that wonderful sense of humor. He will be dearly missed. My sympathy to his entire family.

Jack was THE BEST TEACHER ever! My kids and I loved that man! So smart. So easy to talk to. Such an engaging and thoughtful human being. I am really saddened to hear he passed away. I loved reading the letters he sent to the Belleville News Democrat. They always made my day! This world has lost one terrific gentleman.

As a classmate at Cathedral High School Class of 1958, I played basketball
And baseball with Jack all through high school. He was an outstanding athlete but never ever tried to brag about his abilities, he was very humble.
Later in my time with Jack, he was a very great help with my golf game.
Jack, I will always remember you not only as a great classmate but a great person.

OBITUARY

John A. "Jack" Schrand

July 13, 1940 – April 18, 2020

Lake View Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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