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Bernard “Bernie” Schrage, of Union, KY , passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021 at the age of 70. Bernie spent 30.5 yrs. as a Maintenance Technician at the United States Postal Service located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bernie was a dedicated husband, father, brother and papaw. He was happily married for 46 years. He never missed his grandchildren’s games, even if it meant he had to drive all over the area to make multiple games. He was an avid Outdoorsman and always enjoying camping, hunting, and fishing. He greatly enjoyed working on projects around the home, and tinkering in the garage. He also enjoyed yearly trips with his wife in their motor home traveling out west, vacationing with family, motorcycling to California or down Route 66.
Bernie was born on October 23, 1950, son of late Bernard W. and Cecilia Mary Schrage (Kallmeyer). He was preceded by his sister, Lorraine Schrage. Bernie is survived by his wife, Carolyn Schrage, his 3 children, Jason Schrage, William (Jessica) Schrage, Angela (Eric) Klotz, and his grandchildren Kendalyn Schrage, Haylie and David Klotz. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Collins and Laverne Ferguson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 8, 2021 at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger from 12:00pm to 4:30pm. A memorial service will follow at 4:30pm. Immediately following the memorial service, family and friends are invited for a gathering for the celebration of his life at the home of:
Eric & Angela Klotz
7895 Castlewood Lane
Burlington, Ky 41005
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Bernie Schrage to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation at https://kentuckywildlife.com/support.
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Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
30 Commonwealth AvenueERLANGER, KY 41018
Linnemann Funeral Home Erlanger
30 Commonwealth AvenueERLANGER, KY 41018
Bernard “Bernie” Schrage
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Good Friend
Bernie and Carolyn are such an important part of our memories. We were kids raising kids! And enjoyed being together. Carolyn, my heart goes out to you and the kids. We’ll pray for your family.
He’ll always be Number 1
Bernie trained me on the SPBS machines when he started getting ill, I eventually took over upon his retirement. He always told me he was #1 and I was #2, I don’t know about being #2 to Bernie, he was absolutely amazing. I used to call him Popeye, because he tightened the bolts on the machine so tight, NO ONE could loosen them. I will always have fond memories of him, he was just the best, he had a great laugh and since of humor. He will truly be missed by us all. When somebody retires, you always pray they’ll get 30 years out of retirement, he left way to soon. Loved that dude. RIP #1.
Sympathy
We were so sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and husband who will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this most difficult time. Love you. Mike and Kathy Hogue
