Alfred Eugene “Gene” SCHRAM, 90, of Allentown, NY, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, in his home.  Born July 16, 1936, in Allentown, he was the son of Clarence and Dorothy Oliver Schram.  On December 19, 1964, he married Mary Ervin, who predeceased him on August 21, 2007. 

Alfred graduated from Allentown High School in a class with two other students. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 20, 1955, and completed basic training at Fort Dix in New Jersey.  He later graduated from the Military Police Training Center at Camp Gordon GA, going on to serve in Germany.  He was honorably discharged on September 27, 1957.  Alfred had several jobs over the years.  He worked at BF Goodrich, owned and operated his own milk delivery service, and later retired from Air Preheater in 1998.  His hobbies and interests included completing puzzles, listening to Willie Nelson music, watching old Westerns and other tv shows.  More importantly, he loved racing, hunting, and collecting knives.  Alfred never missed watching a NASCAR race and in is younger days was a frequent at the dirt track.

He more recently acquired a new hunting shack and side-by-side so that he could hunt this season.  Fortunately, he had the chance to go hunting a handful of times before his passing. Alfred overcame many challenges throughout his life, but even during the toughest times, he remained strong and lived a fulfilling life.

Surviving are: two children, Timothy (Tammy) Schram of Scio and Cindy (Jon) Winchell of Allentown; five grandchildren, Amanda (Zach) Hamer and Tyler (Sara) Carlin; Matt Winchell, Taylor Winchell, and Kate (Cory) Waters; six great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Grayson, Cooper, Whitney, Leah, and Carson; nieces and nephews.  In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two sisters, Donna Callighan and Peggy M. Foster. 

Friends may call Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Olney-Foust & Embser Funeral Homes & Cremation, 34 West State Street, Wellsville, NY, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM.  Rev. Glen Layfield will officiate.  Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar.  Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Wellsville American Legion Honor Guard.  Memorials may be made to the Allentown Volunteer Fire Company.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.