Schram, Russell Elgin (Died)

SCHRAM, Russell Elgin - of St. Thomas, formerly of London and Woodstock, passed away at his late residence, Caressant Care, on Saturday March 5th, 2011 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Lillian (Sargent) Schram and dear father of Judy and her husband David Anderson of Eastwood, Russ and his wife Barb, George and his wife Kathy, and Mary and John Talbot all of Woodstock, Cindy Callagan and Norm of Garson and Michael Schram and Linda of Ohio. Loving grandfather to 65 grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Dear brother of Margaret Abbott of St. Thomas. Predeceased by his daughter Janet Lee Medhurst (2009), grandson Mitchell Medhurst and by his sister Kathlean Link. Lovingly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Russell was born in St. Thomas on August 27th, 1921, son of the late David and Elizabeth (Smith) Schram. He was retired from Overland Express where he worked for 17 years. Resting at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas, where visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home, Wednesday at 1:00pm. Private interment to follow in South Park Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent to ghughson@execulink.com