L. Dan Schade

L. Dan Schade, 83, passed away on November 28, 2025. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 12, 1942, Dan graduated from Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School in 1960. He briefly attended the University of Missouri–Columbia (MIZZOU) before returning to St. Louis, where he married Carol G. Schade (Sandburg). They shared a life together until 2015. Dan enjoyed a long and successful career as an insurance agent with American Family Insurance, retiring just three years ago. His journey into the insurance industry began with a simple wish—to buy end tables like his friends, Paul and Nancy Young. Inspired by them, Dan started selling insurance part-time while continuing his drafting job. Under Paul’s guidance, he quickly learned the ropes and found his stride, leading to a flourishing career. Throughout his life, Dan shared several mottos with his children, both of whom are now insurance agents with American Family. You’d often hear him say “It works if you work it;” “Keep on doing what you’re doing… just more of it;” and “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” Dan lived life to the fullest. He traveled extensively, was an avid water and snow skier, and spent countless weekends at his seasonal home on the Lake of the Ozarks. He enjoyed time on his boats, Sea-Doo’s, and Motorcycles. Dan had a passion for anything with a motor, especially cars. He loved the thrill of speed, whether behind the wheel or on the water. Dan is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Jarvis, and her husband, Tony Jarvis; his son, Matthew Schade; his grandchildren, Christina Jarvis, Ashley Jarvis, and Zachary Schade; and his ex-wife, Carol (Sandy) Schade. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Schade and Maurice Schade. Dan will be cremated and placed in the Valhalla Mausoleum alongside his parents. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Valhalla Funeral Chapel, followed by a funeral service at 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Stroke Foundation, Mental Health America, or American Heart Association.

L. Dan Schade

May 12, 1942 - November 28, 2025