Anthony Schrum

Anthony Joseph “Tony” Schrum of Terre Du Lac, Missouri was born May 17, 1951 in Potosi, Missouri, a son of the late Hueston E. Schrum and the late Margaret T. (Politte) Schrum. On December 19, 1970, Tony was united in marriage to Tina O’Hanlon and they shared forty-eight years together. Tony went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Community Manor Nursing Home having reached the age sixty-seven years, eight months and twenty-one days.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Tina Schrum; two children: Pamela (Joseph) Direso and Eric (Kim) Schrum; three grandchildren: Hueston Schrum, Rachel Direso and Mallory Direso; three siblings: Claudia (John) Creaven, Harry (Sandee) Schrum and Gail (John) Boyer; brothers-in-law and sisters-law: Patrick O'Hanlon, Chuck (Kim) Williams, Irene (Gary) Adams and Larry Wilkson; also surviving are many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Tony was preceded in death by his father and mother, Hueston and Margaret Schrum; infant daughter, Katheryn June Schrum; and sister Mary Wilkson.

Tony retired from the Doe Run Company after investing thirty-eight years in the mining industry. He had a strong work ethic and took pride in providing for his family. Tony loved his family and spending time with them. He enjoyed going to the Schrum family Reunion and visiting with family each year. Tony had a passion for riding his HarleyDavidson. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Post 424, Bonne Terre, MO. Tony and Tina were longtime members of the Centenary United Methodist Church of Bonne Terre.Tony’s family wishes to express their most sincere gratitude to Preferred Hospice and Community Manor of Farmington for the tender loving care that was shown to both Tony and our family.