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Wayne Schroeder Obituary

Schroeder, Wayne G.

Of Milwaukee passed away at his home on Sat., Nov. 11, 2017 at the age of 86. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI, the son of Fred and Margaret Schroeder. Wayne married the love of his life Elaine Repinski on Jan. 27, 1962. He was a proud United States Marine and member of the RC modelers, Circus Model Builders Club and a leader in the Boy Scouts of America; where he received the Silver Beaver Award. Most of all he loved spending time with family. Wayne will be sadly missed by his wife, Elaine of 55 years; children, Michelle Gnadt, Renee (Tony) Balistreri, Mark (Sarah) Schroeder, Steve, Mike, Jennifer and Cindy; grandchildren, Ryan (Angel) Schroeder, Danny (Amy) Gnadt, Stephanie (Rob) Gnadt-Stuart and Michael Balistreri; great-grandson, Philip Gnadt. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. A visitation for Wayne will be held on Sat., Nov. 18, 2017 from 1:00PM until the time of the 3:00PM Funeral Service at the Becker-Ritter Funeral Home, 14075 W. North Ave. Brookfield, WI 53005. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wayne's name to the Wounded Warriors or The Honor Flight would be appreciated.

The Becker-Ritter Funeral Home is serving the family, www.beckerritter.com.

Published by Door County Advocate on Nov. 15, 2017.
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Wayne was a great friend and mentor to many young men in Boy Scouts. He was influential in my life and my two sons' lives. So many memories, but one of my favorites was when he came into the troop meeting to talk to the boys about Scouting history. The group was enthralled, they were the quietest that I had ever seen them. Wayne was a great storyteller.
Thanks for all the memories, Wayne.

I can't join you on Saturday to remember Wayne's life, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Vicky Doering

November 15, 2017

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