Age 80 of Farmington Hills.

Beloved husband of Joan for 55 years. Dear father of Stephen & Laurie, Marie Schram, Joanne & John Mealia, Michael & Lisa, Joseph & Susan, John & Diane and Cathy & Roger Carpenter. Brother of the late Dorothy Kilgallen. Also survived by 12 grandchildren.

Born in Bronx, NY, Mr. Schram served in the U.S. Navy and following his discharge, earned his BA in Business in 1950 from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, where he was a four-year varsity baseball player and team captain.

He retired as a Vice-President of Sales from John V. McCarthy & Associates after 50 years of service. During his career as a professional fundraiser, he helped countless Catholic churches across the country raise millions of dollars for development and other parish projects. He was often called by religious leaders for his thoughts and expertise on fundraising.

He was a member of the Detroit Tennis & Squash Club in Farmington Hills and an usher at St. Aidan Catholic Church. He enjoyed sports as a coach and later in his life broadened his athletic skills to become an accomplished tennis player. He also made civic contributions to his neighborhood by becoming a Member of the Board of Directors of the Burton Hollow Surf Club.

Visitation is Wednesday 2-9PM, with a Rosary at 7PM at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be 10AM Thursday (in state at 9:30AM) at St. Aidan Catholic Church 17500 Farmington Road, Livonia. Burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.

Memorials suggested to the Fr. Solanus Guild, 1780 Mt. Elliot St. Detroit, MI 48207 www.solanuscasey.org.