Howard R. Schramm
Howard R. Schramm passed away on December 22 at the age of 89 after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of nearly 60 years to Alberta Schramm (nee Waser). Devoted father of Mary (Hamden, CT), Alissa (Denver, CO) and Ross (Euclid, OH). Born in Bellaire, Ohio, he was an industrial arts teacher for 31 years, mostly in Maple Heights; pursued a second career as a sales representative for Paxton Patterson selling industrial technology supplies and enjoyed volunteering for Holden Arboretum in his retirement. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State University football and basketball teams to the end. Memorial Services Saturday December 27, 10AM at Breckenridge Village, 36855 Ridge Rd., Willoughby. Family will receive friends at STEINBAUER FUNERAL HOME, 33375 BAINBRIDGE RD., SOLON SATURDAY DECEMBER 27 FROM 2-3 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to The Ohio State University Fund for the College of Education and Human Ecology, 1480 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221 (giveto.osu.edu); The Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Road, Willoughby, OH 44094; or the American Diabetes Association, 4500 Rockside Rd., Suite 440, Independence, OH.