Richard H. Schradieck, 87

Westborough - Richard H. Schradieck, 87, formerly of Wellesley, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing Center.

He leaves his sons, Peter and his wife, Debbie, and David and his wife, Eileen; his daughter, Carol Markytan; his grandson, Derek Schradieck; his stepgranddaughter, Anne Frappier; and his granddaughters, Anna Markytan and Kristi Chiarello.

Born and raised in Providence, R.I., he was the son of Dr. Constant and Annie (Bursch) Schradieck, he attended the Petty School in Providence and Cornell University. He was an outstanding athlete in his youth and was undefeated in the unlimited weight class in wrestling, as well as a valuable member of the crew team at Cornell. He served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps as a B-25 bomber crew chief.

Mr. Schradieck was an entrepreneur with a career in sales and marketing. He was especially proud of his heritage. His grandfather was the late Henry Schradieck, a world-renowned violinist and violin teacher who played first violin for Wagner. His violin training material is still widely used today. His uncle, Julius Schradieck, was a famous violin maker in New York.

A private graveside service was held at the family's convenience. The Britton-Summers Funeral Home of Westborough directed arrangements.