CHESTER – Lee "Scott" Schram, 72, of Chester passed away at 1:10 AM, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Lee was born on February 9, 1948, in Christopher, Illinois, the son of Walter and Dana (Wilson) Schram. He married Susan Clinkenbeard, in December of 1986, in Rock Island, Illinois. Scott was a U.S. Veteran having served during Vietnam, and he was retired from the U.S. Army serving as a recruiter for the Illinois National Guard. He is a member of the Kaskaskia VFW Post #3553, Chester, Alva Courier American Legion Post #487, Chester, Chester Eagles Aerie #3252.

Scott is survived by his wife; Susan Schram, of Chester, children; Jason Schram, Christopher Schram, Dana (Roy) Coons, Stephen (Darla) Gordon, Jared (Allison) Gordon, Stephanie Gordon, 15 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

Mr. Schram was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Cole Memorial Park in Chester. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, and mailed to the Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, Illinois 62288.