Fred L. Schrader

Background

Schrader, Fred L. was born on January 25, 1891 in Creston, Iowa, United States. Son of Frederick A. and Margaret Adaline (Sayler) Schrader.

Education

Student in public schools.

Career

Fuel clerk, timekeeper, mechanic department C.B.& Q. Railroad, Ottumwa, 1908-1912. Chief timekeeper Chicago, Peoria & Saint Louis Railroad, Springfield, Illinois, 1912-1917, special representative to general manager, labor matters, 1917-1918, chief clerk to general manager, March-July 1918, assistant to general manager, 1920-1926. Chief clerk, consolidated operating office Chicago, Peoria & Saint Louis Railroad-Chicago & Alton Railroad, 1918-1920.

Assistant to senior vice president Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Company, Springfield, 1926-1940, vice president, 1940-1945, president, 1945-1956.

Achievements

• Fred L. Schrader has been listed as a noteworthy railroad executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Western Railway. Club, American Railway Development Association. Mason.; Clubs: Illini, Sangamo (Springfield).

Connections

Married Cora Adele Barrow, July 23, 1913.