David Schrieber
David Schrieber of Bradenton died Oct. 1.
He was born Oct. 10, 1946, in Elgin, Illinois, to Oscar and Dolly Schrieber.
He began his career in the grocery business at the age of 16, married Lory, his high school sweetheart, in 1966. He was employed by White Hen Pantry Inc. in Elmhurst, Illinois, for 27 years, retiring as senior director of store operations.
The Schriebers moved to Bradenton in 2003.
Six days a week he could be found fishing at the Rod & Reel Pier, where he also helped young and old people learn how to fish.
He was a Member and Deacon of Northwest Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist Church Bradenton, Florida.
Visitation at 9 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. memorial service will be held at Northwest Baptist Church of Bradenton on Saturday, Oct. 26. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Mr. Schrieber is survived by wife, Lory; son Brian and wife Kristy of Kimball, Minnesota; daughter Tammy and husband Memo Arino of Abilene, Texas; grandchildren, Renee, Madison and Chloe; brothers Bill and wife Mary and Roger and wife Sheila, all of Wisconsin; and sister, Julie and husband Dan Stayton of Kentucky.
Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Therese Geeraerts
Kathleen “Kathy” Therese Geeraerts, 66, of Holmes Beach, died Oct. 6, surrounded by her family in Jupiter after a brave battle with colon cancer.
She was born in Peoria Il, the second youngest of six children. She began a career as a hair stylist at her sister’s salon in Peoria.
She married Theodore Geeraerts on Oct. 29, 1983, and shortly after, the couple relocated to Anna Maria Island to raise their family. They resided in Holmes Beach.
She worked in real estate and was avid and enthusiastic golfer. She enjoyed time with her family and, among all the roles in her life, being a mother and grandmother was her greatest joy.
She will be remembered for dedication to her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all of those who knew her.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217.
Mrs. Geeraerts is survived by her children, Lindsey and husband Mike, Zack and wife Priscilla and Sage and husband Cole; and grandchildren Finn and Hayes.