Bud Schrier


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Posted Online: Jan. 15, 2013, 5:50 pm
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Services for Bud Schrier, 82, of Carlisle, Iowa, who died on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at Taylor House Hospice, Des Moines, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Carlisle United Methodist Church.
Burial with military rites will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Indianola, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the American Legion Post No. 391 in Carlisle.
Bud was born in Warren County, Iowa, to Hugh and LaVeda Schrier on April 2, 1930. He retired from NAPA after 35 years and was involved in the American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, Carlisle United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge and the VFW. He received numerous awards for his work with the American Legion and Boy Scouts of America.
Bud enjoyed spending time with family and friends, collecting and restoring John Deere tractors, being a member of the Central Iowa Tractor Club and following the Iowa Hawkeyes.
He is survived by his son, Dr. James (Lauren) Schrier, Moline. Preceding him in death were his parents, Hugh and LaVeda Schrier; wife, Betty Lou Schrier; and brother, Jack Schrier.
Online condolences may be made at www.overtonfunerals.com.














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