John
‘Jack’ Edward Schad died Aug. 15, 2004, in San Jose after a
two-week battle with pneumonia. He was a devoted and beloved
husband, father and grandfather.
John ‘Jack’ Edward Schad died Aug. 15, 2004, in San Jose after a two-week battle with pneumonia. He was a devoted and beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Born Sept. 25, 1916, in San Jose to Louis and Cecile Schad, Jack was raised on the family prune orchard where he developed lifelong interests in horticulture, fishing, short-wave radio and music. Jack attended Bellamine High School and Santa Clara University before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II and the Korean War as an electronics instructor at Treasure Island, Washington D.C. and Mount Desert Island, Maine.
A respected and trusted business leader, Jack owned and operated wholesale electronic parts companies, Schad Electronics Supply and John E. Schad, Inc. Despite the demands of his businesses, Jack made time for his family, and delighted in outings to Santa Cruz and Capitola beaches, fishing on the Santa Cruz pier and in mountains and reservoirs, coveted family vacations at Silver Lake and back yard barbecues.
A licensed amateur radio operator from the age of 14, Jack spent a lifetime connecting with strangers around the world, though his first love was his family. With his unassuming, patient and gentle manner, innate curiosity and love of nature, Jack’s life was a shining example for his children and grandchildren.
A deeply spiritual man and devout traditional Catholic, Jack is survived by Marion Schad, his wife of 55 years; children Gerald L. Schad of La Mesa, Leslee Schad of West Grove, Penn., Laurie Schad of Essex Junction, Va, and Marita Roth of Morgan Hill; and nine grandchildren, Tom Schad, Eben and Joshua Kaplan, Peter, Paul and Michael Montane and Katie, Amy and Millie Roth.
Services will be held on Thursday, Aug.19, at 11am at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara. Interment immediately to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
