This fund is a donor designated fund to support the Raleigh County Commission on Aging with an annual distribution. Mr. Schrader made provision for this permanent endowment in memory of his wife, Peggy Ann, through his last will and testament. Jack Tanner, Executive Director of the Raleigh County Commission on Aging, stated, “It is such a wonderful experience for the Raleigh County Commission on Aging to be recognized by Ralph Schrader through the establishment of a fund at the Beckley Area Foundation. Ralph was a long-time participant in the meal program and the social life at the Commission on Aging. He had his own table, as many do, where you could always find him sharing stories and so frequently talking about his little dog, who always traveled with him. In his own quiet way, Ralph left his indelible mark on the social life at the Senior Center in Beckley.” The Commission on Aging expressed their appreciation for the thoughtfulness of Mr. Schrader’s gift and promises to see that the resources derived from the fund are used to improve the quality of life for as many senior citizens in Raleigh County as possible.