Obituary
Adriaan Edward Schrauwen, 84, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was affectionately known as “Eddy” to those who loved him. Eddy was the loving husband of Gerda and Opa to Maya. Gerda and Eddy shared 62 years of marriage together.
Eddy was born in Tulungagung, Java, Indonesia in 1940 to Willem Adriaan Schrauwen and Maria Sara Aletta Bizelaar. His family moved to Netherlands in 1949. And eventually made their way to the United States in 1959. After settling in Massachusetts, he met Gerda Kluge and married in 1961.
He is survived by his wife Gerda of Lexington, Massachusetts. Daughter Carol and son in law John Booth of St. Petersburg, Florida. And, son Eric, daughter in law Sophia Emperador, and grand daughter Maya of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Keeping with Eddy’s wishes for no memorial or service, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Eddy’s name to the American Kidney Fund at https://secure.kidneyfund.org/site or the MSPCA-Angell at https://www.mspca.org/donate-now/make-a-gift/
When I see my brother Eric and his daughter Maya together, they remind me so much of my Dad and I. Eric is truly my father’s son. My father lives on through him.
We couldn’t have made it through this difficult time without the help from some pretty special people.
Maggie and Bill, thank you for your company, faith and spirituality. It lifted our hearts.
Lisa and Celina, thank you for your love and caring guidance. We wouldn’t have known where to begin.
Heidi, Neil, Logan and Lawsen, thank you for your heartfelt support and surrounding us with your family which we so richly needed. Bless you.
Time is short, family is family, and I’m so happy you are all part of ours. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
I have known Eddy for 55 years , he loved his family. He will be sorely missed.