William B. Schade, 65
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — William B. Schade, 65, of the Knolls died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at home.
Born in Albany, N.Y., on Jan. 2, 1943, son of Bernard and Eleanor McGreavy Schade, he attended Christian Brothers Academy and Southern Illinois University. He earned his graduate degree from the State University of New York at Albany and his master's of fine art from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Mr. Schade taught at Sage Colleges in New York and was a very popular professor of art for more than 30 years.
His works were exhibited in a number of area musuems, including the Williams College Museum of Art. He received honors and fellowships, including a Distinguished Fulbright Professorship and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts.
He touched many people throughout his life.
He is survived by his partner, Thomas Branchick, an aunt, Ruth Schade Dorsman, and many cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Schade.
FUNERAL NOTICE — Arrangements will be private.