Notes for: William V. Schraml

Obit - Funeral Home - March 18, 2021

William (Bill) Schraml passed away March 18, 2021 at his home. Bill was born in Dayton, OH to Charles and Adele Schraml. His family, which included his brother, Charles Jr. and sister, Adele Marie had a strong German heritage, with his grandfather migrating to the United States as a teen.

Bill’s life was all but dull, filled with adventure, humor and a strong work ethic. At the age of 3, he almost became part of a house foundation, while playing in the frame, while the concrete was being poured.

He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton in computer science and advanced card playing, then a master’s from Southern California. His service in the Army introduced him to Colorado, which became his much loved, new home state.

He and his wife married the day before the moonwalk in 1969, which began their own "one small step" into a 51 year marriage with two wonderful children Will Schraml (Julie Toth) and Stephanie Dickenson (Warren.) Among Bill’s greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren Afton, Ava and Aubrey Schraml and Lyle Dickenson.

After 40 plus years in the aerospace industry, Bill retired and concentrated on perfecting the trajectory of his golf balls at his home-away-from-home on the Big Island.

Bill’s faith was so apparent throughout his life, showing special courage with his final medical challenges. His life was filled with Aloha….

Memorial contributions may be made to Westside Care or Holy Rosary Chapel.