Francis Edward Schrader II

Ed graduated from North Fulton High School (1961) where he ran track and became an Eagle Scout. He continued his education at Vanderbilt University with a degree in English and received a master’s degree from Long Island University. With the ROTC program he went on to serve in Vietnam as UDT to Seal Team One with 2 tours of duty. Ed received multiple decorations for valor. In 1971 he began his career with the FBI and retired from the Norfolk office in 1997. Amongst many contributions to the FBI, he was involved in the 1980’s capture of a notorious Cold War spy and the investigation of the Colonial Parkway murders. Ed served on the Norfolk FBI SWAT team from 1990 till 1997.

Ed was an athlete. He ran in 6 marathons a JFK 50-mile race and participated and volunteered in Bike Virginia for several years. Post retirement Ed did a cross-country bike trip. Ed also loved visiting his property on the South River in Greene County, Virginia.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gayle Kratz Schrader and his son Eric (Jennifer Gauthier) and grandson, Jack William Schrader of Lynchburg, VA and son Paul (Lindsay)Schrader of Virginia Beach; sisters Susan Schrader of Norfolk, VA and Gretchen (David) Sweet of Northeast Harbor, ME.

Ed was predeceased in death by Francis “Red” and Erma Schrader of St. Augustine, FL.

A good and honorable man…son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to Lynnhaven River Now (LRNow) 3712 Holland Road Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757)962-5398. www.lynnhavenrivernow.org