Michael Joseph Schrant, 69, Sylvan Grove
Michael Joseph Schrant
SYLVAN GROVE – Michael Joseph Schrant, 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 15, 2022 after a valiant fight with brain cancer.
Michael was born on November 8th, 1953 in Great Bend, Kansas to Vernon and Armella (Wasinger) Schrant. As a child Mike was described as ornery, often being in trouble and having to go ride with his dad to do work to stay out of trouble. When he was extra ornery, he got sent to Grandpa and Grandma’s house for a week. He was also the organizer of his siblings, always having a game plan for them. He attended Cunningham High School, and was a very involved student, and skilled athlete. He graduated in 1972, and went on to continue his education at Pratt Community College, and then earned his bachelor’s degree in Education at Fort Hays State University. Education was very important to Mike, and he eventually went on to get two master’s degrees, one at Fort State Hays State and the other at Newman University. Mike started his teaching career at Eskridge, Kansas and that is where he met the love of his life, Adel.
They were married on June 7,1980. To this union were born 3 amazing boys, William “ Bill,” James “ Jim,” and Matthew “ Matt.” Mike's wife, children, and family were his top priority. He showed them love and dedication until his last days.
His career and service to others was also important to him. Throughout his life he served others in many rolesteacher, administrator, journalist, etc.
Perhaps Mike's greatest joy in life was seeing and spending time with his 8 grandchildren: Jordan, James, Ember, Addison, Jacob, John Jon, Hunter, and Eli. He left an impact on everybody he came into contact with, and while he will be missed terribly, his legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Armella.
He is survived by his father, Vernon Schrant of Anthony, KS; wife, Adel Schrant of Sylvan Grove, KS; sons, Bill (Tasha) Schrant of Wichita, Jim (Chelsea) Schrant of Tonganoxie, KS, Matt (Savannah) Schrant of Arkansas City, KS; grandchildren, Jordan, James, Ember, Addison, Jacob, John Jon, Hunter, and Eli. He is also survived by his siblings, Terry (Pam) Schrant, Tim (Lisa) Schrant, Debbie (George) Barnes, both of Wichita, KS, Sue (Brian) Meyer of Winfield, KS, Sandy Schrant of Wichita, Patrick (Kimberly) Schrant of Harper, KS, Tom (Tanja) Schrant of Wichita, KS, and Kelly (Rebecca) Schrant of Columbus, NE.
Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Services to celebrate Mike's life will take place Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 10:00 am, at Countryside Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Sylvan Senior Center at the Bennington State Bank in Sylvan Grove, Kansas-102 N Main St, Sylvan Grove, KS 67481.
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