Linda Foster Schraeder, 61, of Midland, died on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital following a lenghty illness. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Monsignor Larry Droll, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery at 12:30 P.M..She was born on June 6, 1948, in Lubbock and married Bill Schraeder on July 14, 1973, in St. Lawrence.Her passion was education. She taught at Glasscock County ISD for many years and later at St. Ann's Catholic School in Midland. And when she could no longer teach, she enjoyed continuing her own education. She also helped to manage the family farm.She was a member of St. Anns Catholic Church.Survivors include her husband, Bill Schraeder of Midland; one daughter & son-in-law, Shana and Jesse Maldonado of Houston; two sons, Brad Schraeder and Brandon Schraeder, both of Midland; three grandchildren, Michaela,Max, and Morgan Maldonado, all of Houston; her mother, Ann Foster of Lubbock; her sister, Kay Foster of San Antonio; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Arlis Foster and son, Derek Schraeder.The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038.Also, the family would like to extend their gratitude to Legends Healthcare, Dr's. Oliver, Newsom, Viney, Vogel and Miller, and the wonderful staff at the Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital for their care of Linda.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,