Richard Schmader

Richard “Dick” Schmader , 90, of Jupiter, FL, after a short illness passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 30, 2013. He was predeceased by his first wife Stephanie, survived by his beloved wife Lyn, his son Joe and his wife, Joan, two grandsons, two step-granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Richard was a graduate of Buffalo University and University of Florida. He was a guest lecturer at Harvard University. He was involved in many large corporations in the Boston area but his heart and soul was with the building of Clarion Bathware in Clarion. His vision was to bring prosperity to that community. He was the innovator of assisting living shower products. As the chairman of the board of Clarion Bathware, he continued to lead the company in new directions. Over the years, he was approached to sell the company which he refused to do because it meant relocating the company. The center piece of his attention was to help people of all religious faiths. His love was the campus ministry at Clarion University. He was one of the founders. He believed every human being should be able to have a college education. He helped the poor, the needy, and the indigent and never expected or wanted anything in return. His life goals were to give to the church and several charities. His beloved wife, Lyn, worked with him comforted and stood by him faithfully in all decisions he made. She was his soul mate. Born and raised in Lucinda, upon his return, he saw a need to create jobs and give back to his community. When he took over Clarion Bathware, he expended it from six employees to over 160. All of the top management team are Clarion University graduates. His inspiration and hard work made his dream a reality. Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013, in the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion with Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, presiding. Interment will be held in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made to the Cancer Society and/or the Clarion University Campus Ministries.