WELLSVILLE - Howard W. “Bill” Schrlau Sr., 70, of 238 East State Street,
died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2019 shortly after arrival at Jones
Memorial Hospital. He was born February 18, 1949 in Buffalo the son of the late
Clifford and Louise (Ost) Schrlau. On March 19,1967 in Wellsville he married the
former Kathryn Osgood who survives.
Bill was a1967graduate of Scio Central School. He was first
employed at the Outdoor Store in Wellsville, Lamaccia Ford in Hornell, and for
the past 37 years, for Fred Robert Auto Parts in Wellsville. He continued at Fred
Roberts into his retirement, until his death. He was a life member of the
Genesee Hose Company # 5. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor,
love of life, and faith in God.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by, three children,
Howard W. “Billy” (Wendy) Schrlau of Southington CT, Diane (William) Schrlau-Weller
of Wellsville, and Michael (Angel) Schrlau of Wellsville, seven grandchildren,
Nathan (Caitlin) Schrlau, Nicholas (KristenBillings), Skyler, Jacob,Liam, Cody,
and Lia Schrlau; four sisters, Onalee (Tom) Weaver of Bradford, PA, Mary
Barrett of Rochester, Sandy (John Crawford)Sherwood of Wellsville, and Sherri
(Tim Niccloy) Schrlau of Leroy, one brother, Edward (Anna Riley) Schrlau of
Cuba, as well as several nieces and nephews.Friends are invited to a memorial service on Wednesday,
August 7, 2019 at11:00 a.m. at the Brookside Wesleyan Church, 3469 Andover Road
in Wellsville with Rev. Robin George presiding. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery
in Scio. Please consider memorial donations to the Wellsville Volunteer Fire
Department. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
