William T. "Bill" Schrader, 96, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 11:40 P.M., Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
Bill had been a farmer and a trucker.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Conant, IL, where he served as treasurer for forty-five years.  Bill was a very faithful member and he loved his God.  Bill was a United States Air Force veteran and served four years during the Korean War.  He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.  Bill had been a 4-H Club leader and a member of the American Thresherman Association.  Bill loved life to the fullest and he loved his family and friends.
He was born July 12, 1929 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of William H. and Clara (Caupert) Schrader.
He married Georgia Yung on November 16, 1958 in Pinckneyville and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Pinckneyville, one daughter - Rhonda Kay Mauney and husband Christopher of Weddington, NC, one son - Chad William Schrader and wife Jamie (Lunnemann) of Du Quoin, and two grandchildren - Jacqueline Mauney and Gabriel Mauney, both of Weddington, NC, one sister - Wilma Ewing of Pinckneyville, one sister-in-law - Flossine Schrader of Sparta, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings - Clarence Schrader and Alberta, Edna Schwarz and Gerhardt, Gertrude Schrader, Edwin Schrader, Harold Schrader and Eunice (Yung), and Mabel Woodside and Dean.
Per Bill's request, cremation rites were accorded.  Services will be at a later date.
Burial will be in the Galum Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL at a later date.
Friends may make memorials to Galum Cemetery or Trinity Lutheran Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.