Maria Theresa Schrader, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, in Centerville, Ohio. Maria was born on March 13, 1936, in Regensburg, Germany to the late Theresa & Josef Hummel.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Rudolf Hermann Schrader of Hamburg, Germany. Maria is survived by her children, Jeffrey Dean Schrader (Veronica Hernandez) and Sonja Petra Lemmerbrock Hertenstein (Scott), and grandchildren Kirsten Schrader, Erich Schrader, Elizabeth “Sophie” Schrader, and Lauren Lemmerbrock.
Maria was a vibrant, health-conscious individual who found joy in cooking, gardening, and walking. An avid reader, she stayed informed on both local and international happenings. Known for her big personality, Maria never met a stranger and loved sharing stories about her children and grandchildren.
In her younger years, Maria was a model residing in Cincinnati, Ohio. She became a familiar face on various media platforms, including Taft Broadcasting Company and the popular “Dialing for Dollars” show. She graced the print and runway scenes for Gidding-Jenny and Mabley & Carew department stores and was featured in numerous advertisements for consumer products, notably serving as the initial image for Procter & Gamble's Head & Shoulders and Pampers.
Maria celebrated her German heritage through her involvement with the Dayton Liederkranz and Edelweiss clubs, where she enjoyed dancing and connecting with her culture.
Maria will be remembered for her intelligence, wit, beauty, elegance, and indomitable spirit.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Newcomer Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton, Ohio 45459). A Celebration of Life will begin at 3:30 pm.
To share a memory of Maria or leave a special message for her family, please visit the Guestbook below.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
3:00 - 3:30 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer Funeral Home, Centerville
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Starts at 3:30 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer Funeral Home, Centerville
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