Sam Dewey Schrader Jr.

Sam D. Schrader passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 27, 2022, aged 84, due to complications from Covid. He was born in Salt Lake City to Sam Sr. and Rose Schrader and was their only child. After graduating from West High School, Sam met and married the love of his life, Linda Saddler, in Fort Ord, California on August 15, 1961. He served in the armed forces in Frankfurt, Germany in 1962, joined later by his wife.

Years after returning home to Salt Lake City, Sam became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed cleaning the church on Saturdays, attending church meetings, and home teaching.

Sam enjoyed fishing and camping with his children. As they grew up, he loved camping with his wife at the Spruces. He also enjoyed building classic show cars, and frequently attended and held car shows with Linda. He participated in car clubs and loved chatting with his many friends.

Sam worked hard to provide for his wife and children. After retiring from Kennicot Copper Mine, Sam and Linda opened their dream restaurant, Nifty 50’s. He loved his children, grandchildren, and his two dogs who never left his side.

Sam Schrader is survived by his daughter Robin Hill, sons Kevin and Jason Schrader, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam Schrader Sr. and Rose Schrader, and his wife, Linda Schrader.

Graveside services will be held for the family at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday February 16, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. A celebration of life for friends and family will be announced in the near future.

As we cry tears of sorrow on earth, heaven cries tears of joy to have him back home.