Stephen J. Schrider, selfless man
Stephen J. Schrider, 74, of Millville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at ChristianaCare hospital in Newark.
Steve was born in Tacoma Park, Md., Dec. 9, 1947, son of the late William Joseph Schrider and the late Isabelle M. (Robins) Schrider. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1970-72.
Steve devoted his professional career as a home healthcare physical therapist specializing in geriatric care. He was a selfless man that always put his patients first and would be willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Steve loved his large family. He was the ultimate storyteller and had such an amazing sense of humor. Steve also enjoyed sports, especially baseball, football and soccer. As a loving and devoted father, he would help coach all of his kids’ sports teams and would also volunteer his professional expertise as a physical therapist to local teams.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Wendy J. (Swanberg) Schrider; three children, Matthew D. Schrider and his wife Darcy, of Clinton, Tenn., Mary R. Schrider-Fox and her husband Pete of Ocean View, and Richard J. Schrider and his wife Alissa, currently stationed in the United Kingdom; and six grandchildren, Emma and Grace Schrider, Jessica Cecil and Sydney Fox, and Jane and William Schrider. Steve is also survived by his six siblings, William Dennis Schrider and his wife Mary Jo of Clarksburg, Md., Deborah L Beall and her husband Donald of Woodbine, Md., Thomas D. Schrider and his wife Mary Sue of Frederick, Md., J. Kevin Schrider and his wife Teresa of Traverse City, Mich., Philip M. Schrider and his wife Tina of Eden, Md., and Eric J. Schrider and his wife Carolyn of New Market, Md.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at noon, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church, 81 Central Ave., Ocean View, where friends and family may gather after 11 a.m., with a reception immediately following. Interment will be held privately at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Steve’s name to a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
