"Thanks to all who sent condolences regarding my dad's passing. He will live on in our hearts forever. To my classmates at Harrison School, please e-mail me at jhull2@cox.net."
In loving memory of
Herschel Stader
August 12, 1926 - February 15, 2011
Herschel 'Hersch' Stader, age 84, of Washington, passed away at 12:30PM at his home with his loving wife Sandy by his side. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on August 12, 1926 to Herschel Leroy and Jeannette E. (Evans) Stader. He was a graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School in Vincennes, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Navy in both World War II and the Korean War. Hersch was a lifetime member of Harmony Society of Vincennes. He was also a past member of the Elks Lodge and was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion, VFW and Order of the Eagles all of Washington. Hersch was a former Director of the Washington Chamber of Commerce. He was a five term Senator of Wetterau Foods, Inc, an IGA supplier. A retired grocer, Hersch, started his grocery career in 1946 as a meat cutter for his Uncle at Stoop's IGA in Vincennes. In September of 1960, Hersch purchased Shake's IGA in Washington. In 1969, Hersch built and opened Hersch's IGA Foodliner on the eastside of Washington. In 1974, he opened an IGA Store in Bloomfield, Indiana. In 1976, Hersch built and opened the new Bloomfield IGA in its present location. In July, of 1990 Hersch along with his partner, John McKim of Lawrenceville, Illinois, became co-owners of Washington Save-A-Lot. Hersch was also one of the original owners of Prairie Village Nursing Home. Hersch married Sandy Rae Reed in October, 1989. Into this marriage Hersch brought his four children, Janice, Sara, Jim, and David, and three step-children, Roger, Becky and Steve Blubaum. Sandy brought her two children into this marriage, Traci and Kelli. Hersch is survived by his loving wife Sandy Stader; two daughters, Janice (Tom) Hull of Tempe, Arizona and Sara Stader of Washington; two sons, James (Terri) Stader and David (Robin) Stader of Bloomfield; step daughters Becky Guthrie, Traci (Rusty) Fowler both of Washington; Kelli Hoke of Mishawaka; one stepson, Steve Blubaum of Washington, grandchildren; Brandy Lund, Marianne (Stader) Covert, Dale Lucas, Shelly (Blubaum) McCrary, Scott Olsen, Nikki (Olsen) Gardner, Casey (Olsen) Bowsher, Zachary Guthrie, Bryan Blubaum, Seth Fowler, and Layne Fowler; great grandchildren, Sophie Lund, Cameron Covert, Raven McCrary, Walker McCrary, Caleb Olsen, Olivia Olsen, Makenna Olsen, Lauchlan Gardner, and Claire Bowsher; a sister in-law, Joan Stader of Washington; nephew John Stader; niece Susan (Stader) Myers; and special little friend, Murphy. . He was preceded in death by his parents, Herschel L. Stader and Jeanette 'Mamaw' Stader; one brother, Billie Stader; one sister, Helen Stader; and one stepson, Roger Blubaum. Funeral services will be on Friday at 11 AM at Ed Lee Mortuary with Rev. James Downs and Rev. S. Paul Myers. Entombment will follow in Sugarland Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 PM on Thursday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Memorial Donations may be made to Helping Hearts Hospice P.O. Box 760- Washington, Indiana 47501 or to the American Cancer Society 6301 Old Boonville Hwy. Ste. B - Evansville, Indiana 47715 Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com.
Tributes
"Dear Sandy, Tom and I were very sorry to see that your husband, Hersch, has passed away. I only knew him for a short while, Tom a little longer, through the Eagles Club. The two of you are an inspiration to Tom and I, how we hope to be as we grow old together. God Bless you."
"I am so grateful for all of the condolences that have been sent. We are all going to have to go through this sooner or later. My dad suffered so much in the last four months, he gave us an opportunity to accept the idea that he was leaving and actually be glad that he was no longer in pain. At the viewing and the funeral, I learned more about how much my dad was loved and how much he gave to people. I left Indiana in 1971, but have been back a million times just to see him. If anyone wants to contact me, please e-mail me at jhull2@cox.net. I am amazed at all the postings from people whom I have never forgotten, but never knew how to contact. Love, Jan"
"Shelly and Family so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ted & Jill Williams & Family"
"Janice, I'm sorry to read about your Father's passing. I remember your Dad working at Stoops IGA as a meat cutter, then working for Paul Hurt. You lived on 3rd Street, 2-3 blocks from Harrison School. We were in the same class with Miss Hedrick probably 3rd grade & then your Mother passed away & you moved to Washington, as I remember. We had a Harrison School Reunion last Sept. & you were in all the pictures up until about 4th grade! We would love to include you in the next reunion in 2012. Please keep in touch. With sympathy, John Miller"
"This message is for Janice: Hi Janice: First of all, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I don't remember if you remember me - it has so been so many years since we have seen each other! We went to Harrison together (I'm sure you know by now that Mike Wright found you through your Father's obituary). After you moved to Washington and would come back to visit with the Stoops - we would hang out - fond memories - esp going to Troy's for dinner! I hope this finds you well - living in Arizona beats the heck out of the winter we have had in Indiana! Take Care, Vickie"
"Hello Janice I don't know if you remember many, or any, of your old schoolmates from Harrison in Vincennes, but we remember you. I saw the obituary for your father in the newspaper and decided to send you a note. On behalf of all of our classmates, please accept the deepest sympathies for your loss. Last fall was the 40th high school reunion for our class, and several of us got together a year ahead of time and organized a Harrison reunion, which was held last September. Out of 30 people in our class picture, 15 attended. We even had two teachers attend, Miss Hedrick and Mrs. Weathers. We had a wonderful time, and we wondered where some of our classmates were, including you. I distributed the obit information to the others, so I hope you hear from some of them. In any event, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. mw ------------ Mike Wright Editor, Indiana Alumni Magazine Indiana University Alumni Association Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center 1000 E. 17th St. Bloomington, Ind. 47408-1521 miwright@indiana.edu"
"Hey Sandy, Just wanted to let you know we are praying for you and your family during this transition. If you need anything just let me know."
"My Dear Uncle Herschel, You are missed and loved by all. I wish that we could be there to celebrate your life and what you mean to all of us. You have brought so much happiness to my Aunt Sandy and everyone that has ever been blessed to have met you, for that I will forever be grateful. May you rest in peace. We love you! Tim, Stephanie, Hannah and Alexandra Terrell"
"We are very sorry, for the family lost. I lost father and my son lost his grandfather last year it's was very hard to loose someone who real love and very close to. my and Joshua heart and prayer go out to Jim and Dave and thery Family."
"you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hersch was a great man and a good person i was proud to say i worked for. May he rest in peace."
"Dear Janice & family, I am sorry to learn of your father's passing. May it comfort you to know that one of your Harrison School classmates is thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. Warmest regards, Linda Griffith Davis"
"Janice: Sorry for your loss.You will be in my thoughts--prayers. You probably do not remember me but I wanted to express my concern. Mike Wright sent the information to me. We last fall had a Harrison school reunion at Gregg Park. Many asked about you and wondered where you might be. Again...you will be in our thoughts. JD Kirkman"
"ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FORIEGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY"
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My family & I did a lot a business with your stores. The customer service & friendliness was nothing short of excellent. May God grant you comfort in this time of need."
"Hi, Janice--Expressing my sympathy to you in the loss of your father. You were in my class when I was a beginning teacher at Harrison Elementary in Vincennes, & I remember you as an excellent student. Hope your life is going well & that you will find peace & comfort. Miss Hedrick (now Sandra Hedrick Allen)"
"ATTN Janice Stader. Mike Wright sent this information to me. So sorry to hear of your loss. A large # of us gathered this past fall for a Harrison School reunion Your name came up a # of times with many wondering how you were doing. Mike sent this information too all of us that gathered on that day. Again you will be in our prayers and thoughts. JD Kirkman"
"My years working for Hersch and Roger were some of the best years i had growing up,though i guess by some standards i was already grown. Hersch always told me when you stop having fun,it's time to try something else. Even though i hadn't seen him in years,i will truly miss him."