John Howard Schram

John H. Schram, 59, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at his home in Lexington, following a courageous bout with cancer. He was born May 6, 1952, at Kearney, Nebraska to Marion Henry and Alice Faye(Ogg) Schram. John attended country school in Buffalo County and graduated from Pleasanton High School with the class of 1970. While in country school and high school, John helped out at the Lexington Livestock Market, working for Melvin Huss. John so enjoyed the sale barn that he made it his life’s work and spent 40+ years there, only retiring after he became ill. He was united in marriage to Peggy Riebschlager on June 24, 1972, in Pleasanton, Nebraska. Four children were blessed to this marriage; Scott, Karen, Angela & Kye. To say that John loved to fish is an understatement! He spent most of his free time on the lake, fishing in fishing tournaments, taking his children and grandchildren fishing and instilling in them the love of the sport. He also enjoyed hunting, spoiling his seven grandchildren, playing cards, taking drives around the lake, telling stories and sharing his wonderful sense of humor. John and Peggy spent hours making homemade fishing weights, jigs and lures. His legacy will live on in his children, grandchildren, his many friends and all who loved him. John was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife: Peggy Schram of Lexington, Nebraska. Two sons: Scott Schram of Norfolk, Nebraska. Kye (Shannon) Schram of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Two daughters: Karen (Eddie) Hernandez of Lexington, Nebraska. Angela (Cody) Ruff of Gretna, Nebraska. One brother: Henry Schram of Lexington, Nebraska. Seven grandchildren: Hope, Kalyn, Chase, Harlie, Liberty, Riley and Serenity. Mother-in-law: Sara Riebschlager of Lexington, Nebraska. John is also survived by other relatives and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Robert Riebschlager. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 12, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Paul Colling officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 11, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. with Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Schram Family in lieu of flowers please. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the family through the funeral home website at: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.