Joseph A. Schroers
Joseph A. Schroers
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Jessy
May 18, 2025
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Jessy
December 15, 2021
Missing you. ❤
Jim Gonser
May 19, 2021
Still think about you all the time miss you
Cassie
June 22, 2012
Hey Joe, Looks like this will be the last time I write in your legacy guestbook. I'm sad to see it go, it's been nice to have a place to write to you over the last year. I guess I'll just have to talk to you more! Love you always and forever brother.
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the last time ive seen the ocean was with you
pie saykeo
June 9, 2012
Hi Joe just stoping by to say hi miss ya you'll always be rememberd and loved still cant believe your gone chopa is a big boy james and I still talk about you it makes us giggle you always mad us laugh miss that about you anyways I'll stop bye your grave soon miss ya my best friend
grandma Doris
May 30, 2012
Hi Joe,
Just wanted to write a few lines in the guest book.
Your stone has your name.. your body is there. but your spirit will be with us. Your Memorial was great. Lots of Food,Memories, family and friends.. You would be so proud of Chopa. he is getting another belt. Everyone liked the golf balls. I order off line. Had your name and the day you where born and the day you left us.12/21/1979 05/21/2011
so nice to see and talk to all your co workers and friends and family.
We all love you and miss you
grandma doris
May 26, 2012
This will be short. I have been writing on this Memorial since May 21st and my computer shuts me down.
here is is Memorial Weekend. Miss you and Love you.
what a rainy cold day it has been for the last couple days.
Cassie
May 21, 2012
It's been one year today since you left us so unexpectedly. I'm working today, or at least trying to, but you're all I'm thinking about. I couldn't go to the memorial, felt like I would relive your funeral. Jess and I got your birth date tattooed on our wrists so we remember every day to be greatful and thankful for what we have. We all miss you so much. Love you always.
grandma doris
May 19, 2012
Here it is May 19,2012. could not sleep. Year ago on May 21,2011 my grandson joey pass . it is so hard to believe. i think sometime he is going to call me and say Hi grandma. how are you today? and the last words that i spoke to him where Bye and I love you. We are going to have a Memorial for him on May 20th Miss you Joey. Love you with all my heart.
Grandma Doris
May 5, 2012
Here it is May 5th,2012
It was the first sunday in may. Me and you went golfing at Par 30 Stone brook. You pared that course that day. you where awsome. I really miss golfing with you. I still have your clubs and chopa clubs. He tell me he really does not like to golf. but i think i will see if freedoms tyson would like too go with us, he loves to golf. It is a raining day today. Rocco almost killed a baby squirrel. I think he must be part terrier. I got to talk to James and PI last night. they think and talk about you alot. PI say it feel like you are still working with them. They where your best friends. and they tell me Dan had a dream about you. It was quite funny. Erin has a great story to tell you. He quit Mystic went to vegas for a job and did not like it and came back. and is living at Dans. Olivia is going to have a baby girl soon. we all love to share stories about you. Love you so much.
grandma doris
April 17, 2012
Here it is April 17th.
We had snow yesterday just flakes here but in Menahga they had enough to cover the ground. towns around there the schools where closed. the world is changing. sure been missing you. My Pain is not easy to deal with. time and prayer helps me heal. Henry makes me laugh. Miss your smile,laughter, you where my news man about the world and goverment and the election. you knew it all.
Nick and Kristin and Henry where over for Deer Roast last night. We talk about you and how you love to cook on the grill. will Nick is a great cook.. So proud of him. love and miss you.
grandma doris
April 13, 2012
Here it is friday the 13th. It is a rainy cloudy day. we use to talk about friday the 13th.. . Henry is growing so fast. he reminds me of you. so active never slows down. but so cute.Pi and James are missing you. they still are woking at mystic. sometime they call me at 2am. so funny. Chopa is growing up so fast. love and miss you
Jessy
April 11, 2012
My mom & I were talking about you today. You use to go to the house and watch all the back episodes of survivor together. She misses that. Your nephews are getting so big! Lucas talks about you & even recognized a song from my iPod as being "Joe's Song" from the video playing at your wake. It was one of those moments when you're like,"did he really say that." Goosebumps! Miss u little brother.
grnadma doris
April 11, 2012
Golfing season is early this year. and no one to golf with. Chopa really does not like to golf. i will work on him this summer. guess i will see if i can find a golf league to join maybe in new prague,
Had a good easter. im sure you where with your mom, randy, grandparents. moon had been great for the last few nights think of you so much.
Pi and James have been thinking of you lately. you will never be forgotten. love you and miss you
Cassie Frye
March 26, 2012
Grilling & Golf season has arrived (somewhat). Missing you more than ever. I love it when I see your rainbows. Funniest thing happened on Saturday. Lucas and Jessy were listening to her ipod when Green Day's song "Time of your Life" came on. He says "Joe's song, Joe's song!" Gave me goosebumps! He talks about you all the time, says "I see Joe!" Love you brother. Keep watching over all of us. XOXO
Hope you and your mom are having a great time up there. Pray for us, we all still struggle with you not being here with us. I love you & miss you.
Jessy
March 23, 2012
Grandma Doris
March 22, 2012
Missing and thinking of you. Im at nicks. Watching Henry they hav a wedding. It rain all day love I sooo much. I will talk to u in my dreams
grandma DORIS
March 21, 2012
I could not find this guest book it just was gone. sorry
so many things have happen, that would make you upset. you know what they are.not a day goes by that i do not miss and want to hear your voice, it has been 1O MONTHS. we had a great winter,no snow and middle of march and the golf course are open. and i have no one to golf with. it is spring now. im feeding my birds and other wild animals. rocco and princess are doing great. Chopa i see almost ever week. he is getting hes red belt the end on the month. one thing he does consistently is go to KARATE. so proud of him. Henry is alot like you never slows down. he is very smart I love to have him around he makes me laugh. and nick wow you would be proud of him .he is a great dad. CHOPA helps me watch him. he even help with changing hes clothes. Nick he really misses you so much. sometime he will talk about you he has a hard time with it. Im sure your dad is very lonely. i never see him. but me and Chopa talk about you all the time. they still have candle burning, and you know they talk to you. Kristin is such a wonderful mom and grandaughter. so lucky for us to have her in our family. Im sure randy, tammy, teresa ,joe, my mom,your grandpa and grandma my sister, and brothers are with you. you have no more worries.God needed you. love and miss you forever
Grandma Doris
December 26, 2011
Missing you so much this morn. It just is not ok that u are gone. No snow u would lov this winter
Berenice Huerta
December 25, 2011
joey 2007
Berenice Huerta
December 21, 2011
Happy Birthday Joey!!
Jim Gonser
December 21, 2011
happy birthday joy miss you
Pie Saykeo
December 21, 2011
Happy Birthday buddy
Grama Doris
December 21, 2011
Having a party get togerher today. I know all of you guys will be here. Will be a happy day. I hav a tree this year and a new place to live.
Grandma Doris
December 21, 2011
Happy birthday
Love and miss you
grandma suvanto
December 10, 2011
today, me,nick,kristin, and henry, went to your great grandma funeral. i know you and u your mom , randy, @grandpa where there to welcome her. we all will miss her. miss you joey
Grandma Doris
December 9, 2011
Joey wow I miss you. You have a awsome sister. She lov u so much. U greatgrandma zerr is with all of you. Wow remember u always went with me to see her. I lov her like she was my mom. Miss u. Lovu
Cassie
December 8, 2011
Hi Joe,
Had a dream about you last night. I like to dream about you because I get to see you and hear your voice. Lucas is turning 2 next week and his birthday party is this Saturday. Hopefully we don't get a blizzard this year so people can actually come :) I love that even though it snowed 3 feet that day, you made it to his party. I wish you could come to this one too. I miss you and love you very much.
Love, Your sister
grandma doris
November 21, 2011
Here it is 6months since you left this world. seem like just yesterday. miss you so much. did you help your mom celebrate her birthday yesterday? i guess in heaven you do not age. so she should be happy that she will not get wrinkles like me. love and miss you
My Grandson, today is 6months since you left me. it seem like just yesterday, you use to love to drive my golf cart. miss you and love you.
grandma doris
November 21, 2011
grandma doris
September 9, 2011
hi joey,
here it is sept. almost 4 months.
chopa say he saw you the other day.
i think he was doing something he was not suppose to and you came to see him.
me,chopa, princess and rocco went to ice cracking lake fishing last week end with nick kristin and henry. had a great time.im sure you where watching us i could feel you there.
im moving into billys house next month. marvin wants to live here. so be it. keep a eye on chopa, he is growing way to fast and has an attitude,love and miss you grandma
Cassie
September 8, 2011
Why is it happening Joey? You know what I am talking about... Watch over us, please. Love you always.
Cassie
August 31, 2011
Hi Joey,
It was my birthday yesterday. We missed you at dinner. Mom made BBQ ribs! I'm sure you were watching down on us and were there in spirit but it's just not the same. I miss joking with you and bickering too. You had a funny sense of humor that I will always remember. I hope you're enjoying Heaven and playing lots of golf. Love you always, your sister.
grandma doris
August 2, 2011
August 2,2011
Had a nice day today. this morning nick call and say this am he will plant a tree in your memory and one for grandpa schorers. i pick up chopa and hes mom. it was GREAT your brother was so proud doing this. glen help him. nick had chopa with the shovel filling the tree hole. it was great... and chopa mom help with the dirt. and me and her get the water. made me feel real good. and your brother was so proud. so this was a good day. love and miss you
grandma doris
August 1, 2011
JOE,
thinking of you this morning. it is going to be a rainy day. i know you love the thunder and lightning. you are in heaven watching the storms. bet it is beautiful there. you have not come to me lately. i have to move and this is another great loss for me.i have so much pain in my heart. sometime i do not know if i can handle anymore. wow!!! you always understood. i know i have to move on. i feel so alone. what should i do???
quess god will lead the way. one minute at a time. miss and love you so much.
grandma doris
August 1, 2011
I had a thought today, my heart will never again be whole.
Jessy
July 19, 2011
grandma doris
July 16, 2011
Goodmorning Joey,
It has been 8 weeks.. i got this awful phone call from berenice that her mom could not wake you up. my heart stopped.. i did not believe this.i was at my sister house. getting ready to go to the auction in menahga. i do not know how i drove all the way home. just me and my kids. im sure god help me drive. i wish you would have went with me. you would still be here. i really believe this.. i love you so much and miss you so much. somedays i wonder why im still here. i live with such pain missing you. i know you are with god. your mom, randy, joe,great grandma and grandpa. but life is not fair. Henry and chopa make me smile. chopa is at camp. thanks to nick for helping pay for camp. we have rain rain every day. no golfing.talk to you later.
LOVE GRANDMA
rodolfo cruz huerta
July 15, 2011
hey man . chapo went to the karate camp that he told you about it .i worry a lot when he's away with unknown people but you wanted him to go because he was so excited . like always you wanted him to be happy,i know you are watching over him and he misses you every minute , we all do .
wherever you are ,we are with you
love you ,
Cassie
July 15, 2011
Hi Joey,
Chapo was over last night. We played boccee ball. I remember so many times us all playing together. You know how Chapo loves those tricky shots! I wish I could talk to you. I know I can, but I wish you could talk back. Still missing you every day, though I doubt that will ever end. Love you.
Berenice
July 11, 2011
i miss you!!!
grandma doris
July 9, 2011
Hi there my granson. today is sat.a beautiful day. about 87 degrees. this morning would have been a great morning to golf. usually on a sat night you would go with chopa and go to friends house. i bet chopa misses this alot. i went and look at the house next door to chopa. hes mom would like to move. her house so old and small. she say you was going to help them move. i pray this will work out for them. wish they could move to some other location. i promise you long time ago i would keep an eye on chopa when you not here. i will try my best. miss you so much, love and kisses
rodolfo cruz huerta
July 5, 2011
i missed you so much today joe , we spend lots of "4 of july's" with chapo and my sister .wish i could dream of you everyday, that way the pain would be less .sometimes i play the video where you and i were talking nonsense just to hear your voice again .you will be a part of our lives forever. we love you so much joe
grandma doris
July 3, 2011
Here it is the 3rd of July. tomorrow is the 4th. not sure tony is having fireworks. i will miss you and chopa and ferlando. we always had so much fun. you guys always made my day. i think you where here last night. i heard you call grandma. wow do i miss those words. it is just me and my puppies. i know we all are gods children. i wish i could have had you longer so you could have watch me get older and be there for me. have fun watching the firework with your mom and randy,joe,granma,grandpa,and all the other angels. love you and miss you
Jessy Sigfrid
July 1, 2011
"Joey"
For as long as I can remember
You've been a fixed part of my life,
We grew up along side one another
Through both happiness and strife.
I always felt overly protactive of you
And was quick to defend your wrongs,
But what I failed to see back then
Is you were the one who was strong.
You made it a practice in your life
To give back more than you got,
While most were busy living for ourselves
Helping others is what you sought.
I'm so sorry that it took your passing
before I ever knew,
That though you were my younger brother
there was so much I could learn from you.
So I will take my memories
And all I have learned since your death,
And I will strive to become more like you
From now until my last breath.
All my love~ Jess
grandma doris
June 28, 2011
My Joey, grandam knows that you are safe and away from everyday life. and you are with your mom and randy. but i just feel really sad and miss you sooo much. you where such a part of me..it seem like when i was sad and lonely you always knew and i would get a phone call or all of a sudden you and chopa would show up. you made me laugh so much. i do remember the good times and try focus on this but I know the process of healing. it is a process, but it hurts so much. i know you do not want me to be sad and cry. I feel your presence around me all the time. love and miss you.
Cassie
June 21, 2011
Today, it's been a month. I miss you. Gabe and I got new furniture the other day. We gave our stuff to my mom and your dad. When we were moving their old stuff out, a bottle of your cologne fell out of the couch. Jessy was there, and the best part is that she really wanted your cologne after you passed away! I know you did that for her :) Then on Sunday, we watched some old videos of you. You were so full of life, silly and charistmatic. I love you and miss you. See you later.
grandma doris
June 21, 2011
First day of spring.. its golfing time. i would love to golf with you again, you always invited me to golf with you and james.sometime i would think wow what grandson would golf with ther old grandma. you would always tell me your not old grandma.
this made me so proud of you. love and miss you
Berenice Huerta
June 21, 2011
I HAVE A PLACE IN HEAVEN
Please don't sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears...
It's far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know...
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.
rodolfo huerta
June 21, 2011
no se como funcione esto de el mas alla . tal vez ahora ya entiendas español aunque en vida nunca se te pego nada . aun asi sigo hablandote en ingles todos los dias por si acaso no lo entiendas alla donde estes .
sabes he pensado verte 3 veces ,mi primera reaccion es "que diablos anda haciendo joe aqui "pero 3 segundos despues recuerdo la triste realidad . este dolor es increible jamas habia llorado asi dicen que "las cosas por algo pasan" y que "no hay bien que por mal no venga.
pero yo sacrificaria absolutamente todas las cosas buenas que pudieran pasar con tal de remediar ese dia en que te marchaste .
no puedo amigo , mi vida se ha divido en 2 . cuando tu estabas y ahora que ya no estas varias veces me puse a pensar que a lo mejor en unos años yo ya no hiba a estar junto a mi familia y chapo por algun u otro motivo pero sabia que tu si hibas a estar , tu hibas a estar alli cuando chapo
tuviera su primera novia y lo hibas a aconsejar . cuando chapo tomara por primera vez y lo hibas a regañar cuando chapo su graduara tu hibas a estar ahi orgulloso de el en serio amigo a veces me enojo con dios le reprocho el haberte llevado pero despues me arrepiento tengo que quedar bien con el si quiero volverte a ver otra vez . te he soñado y en mis sueños te abrazo y te beso en la frente pero tu no sabes por que si pudiera haber hecho eso cuando estabas con vida .
he decidido que tengo que aprender a manejar para poderte ir a ver cada que yo quiera te extraño demasiado y te recuerdo todos los dias a toda hora .nunca te he de olvidar mi mas sincero amigo love you
Jessy Sigfrid
June 20, 2011
Joe- I saw this poem and instantly thought of you.
God's Lent Child
I’ll lend you for a little while, a child of mine, God said,
For you to love the while he lives, and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or forty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief,
You’ll always have his memories, as solace in your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught below I want this child to help you learn.
I’ve looked this whole world over, in my search for teachers true
And from the folk that crowd Life’s lane, I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love and not think the labour vain,
Nor hate me when I come to take this lent child back again?
I fancy that I heard you say “Dear God, thy will be done.
For all the joys this child will bring the risk of grief we’ll run."
"We will shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may,
And for all the happiness we’ve ever known, we’ll ever grateful stay."
"But should the angels call him, much sooner than we’d planned,
We will brave the bitter grief that comes, and try our best to understand."
Thank you for the cologne. Keep in touch. All my love~ Jess
grandma doris
June 19, 2011
It is fathers day today.wonder what all the fathers do in heaven?? went to the cemetary today. saw chopo,hes mom and brother there. they brought balloon, flowers etc. it was great seeing them there. i bought a ballon that say happy fathers day in spanish. we all miss you. it breaks my heart that i can not talk to you. love you
grandma doris
June 14, 2011
Hi there joe..you must be done with your jorney not sure how long it takes,. miss you so much. we had a full moom tonight,remember when i would call or tex you. look at the moon. i love the moon. i know you did to. you have a very special place in my heart.
Cassie
June 13, 2011
Hi Joe,
I'm still struggling to understand you being gone. I find myself expecting you to just show up at the house, but you don't. Then it hits me and I get angry. I don't want to be angry... I put some little lights by you on Saturday, I saw the "Dad" sign from Chapo. My heart aches when I think too much, so I try not to. I like to look at pictures of you, but I cry. We all miss you so much, Joey. I've been racking my brain trying to think of the last thing I said to you. I remember I was going to make hotdogs for you and your dad that night, but you complained that they weren't the "right" ones. So I told you guys to cook for yourselves! And you did. You made burgers for you and your dad. I wish I would've cooked them. I love you Joe and I miss you. See you later wacky.
I know your there I can hear you
pie saykeo
June 13, 2011
The last time we hung out was up in Ely if I only would of known that it was gonna be the last time we would meet I would of said Joe you are as great of a friend anyone could ask for a wonderfull brother you became to me you always treated me with kindness and great respect and the part that I will always cherish about you is the way you fathered chapo from when he was just a baby to the day he brought me to you one last time together we said hi and how much we love you then bye I gave him a long hug I felt his pain he is a strong boy you did well im proud of you and will always remember you as a great father and my best friend
rodolfo huerta
June 12, 2011
i still crying for you every night . missing you every single hour .life was so unfair taking you away from us
grandma doris
June 12, 2011
Joe its been 3 weeks.. miss you so much. chapo and i went to the cemetary today. he help me clean around there and water the plants, then we walk around and look at dates on the stones. he is a joy to have around.where the water is.. there was a note read if you would like this please take it. it was memorial wreath that said" DAD "he ask him if he could put it on you, so he did. he love you so much, god bless
grandma doris
June 9, 2011
Just cannot stop waiting and thinking..of you joey...my memories.. oh so many...you have a very special place in my heart. summer will not be the same. i wish you where here so i could yell at you. love you
Gabrielle Fischer
June 8, 2011
Although we just knew each other in passing I will always hold you in my heart, just as I do with all the family, rest in peace knowing you are missed by all those you touched in this life.
grandma doris
June 7, 2011
How are you doing joey?? we all miss you so much. Nick had chapo took him fishing on sat. night. then sun took him to church and to the farm. he had a great time. then i took him home, he really did not want to go. i talk to him he ok. i feel really bad for him he miss you so much.
DORIS GRANDMA
June 6, 2011
i know you where here the other morning.3AM. heard a big bang sounded like a door slam shut. puppies did not bark. i went down stairs, no one there, came up and alarm was shut off.and the door was not locked. kinda scary.i kow you where here.
Berenice
June 6, 2011
The days go by and i still cant believe it :-( Some times i wonder " what are doing right now that you are in Heaven"?
jim gonser
June 5, 2011
sure miss you joe. went golfing today couldn't stop thinkin about ya.
doris suvanto(brewer)
June 3, 2011
Joey,
I keep waiting for you. to come by or call. it is not real to me that you are gone. One day at a time. love you lots
jan kislenger
June 2, 2011
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your son, grandson, and brother. I heard he was a wonderful person. My prayers are with all of you, jan kislenger
Berenice
June 2, 2011
Hi Joey i don't feel lonely anymore when im by myself i feel that you are always by my side, i miss you so much i alway had
grandma suvanto
June 1, 2011
MY Joey,
Today was a bad day. waiting for you to come by..i cannot except that you are not here. rocco,princess and i came to the cemetary today. they had fun. have to put them on a leash. i know you are ok. but wow what a loss of life. i love you so much.
Cassie Frye
June 1, 2011
Hi Joey, Each day, I wake up hoping not to be sad anymore, but it still hurts. Lucas is still running around the house looking for you. Seeing pictures and saying "Doe." I'm sure you're up there laughing and saying "Hey" in that goofy voice of yours. I love you Joe. We miss you every day.
Love your Sister, Cassie
Tamme Williams
May 31, 2011
Dear Joey; Your smile was always friendly, your words always kind, your hugs always welcomed and your love always comes to mind.
Tenderly we treasure the past,
With memories that will always last.
As you were you will always be,
Treasured forever in our memory.
So many will miss you as most will be thankful for the times you shared with them ~ Gone but not forgotten, within our hearts you will live on with us. Love you babe <3
Virginia Kelly
May 29, 2011
To Joey...I will say that it was my pleasure to have met you and be part of your family... it is a cherished memory for me... I will miss seeing you when I visit your Grandmother Doris in Minnesota.. Your kind and happy energy will be there and the memories will stay alive... Thank You Joey for You !!!
doris suvano
May 28, 2011
To my Grandson Joe; I will miss not being able to golf with you. , i will miss not being able to wash your clothes,I loved to hear you talk about politics, you where such a smart man. you knew how to get under my skin. and make me laugh at the same time. I will really miss the words...I LOVE YOU GRANDMA. when you say bye.
Jessy Sigfrid
May 28, 2011
Its been a week since you've passed- seven days. Since your wake and your funeral, my sadness grows and so does my admiration for you. You made a difference in so many peoples lives-more than I could hope to do if I live another 30 years. I'm sorry I didn't tell you how beautiful your heart was and how lucky I was to be in it. Hindsight is 20/20, right? In your memory, I will strive to love more, laugh more and waste less. Your death has forever changed my world and I thank you for opening my eyes. Love you.
james monnens
May 27, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.if there is is anything I could possibly do just let me know.my thoughts and prayers go out to to the entire schroers family....r.I.p joey
Steve Spink
May 26, 2011
Hey Joe, its been a while since I seen you last. I wish I would of visited more often. I remember all the good times we had when we were little, playing in the woods and the sleep overs. Its hard to believe your gone but I love you and I'll never forget you. Shine down on us from heaven, till we meet again.
Dad
May 25, 2011
A Letter to my Son
Love
Love is God’s greatest commandment.
Love is often shown in deed but frequently omitted in word.
I love you Joe
Love
Love is the tool each of us were given to connect with God. That connection occurs every time love is shared.
Love is inherent as with a father and a son. This is a gift from God that is unconditional.
Love is intentional. Love thy neighbor even when it is difficult. This affords the deepest connection to God.
My son Joe came into the world blessed by God with an uncommon mix of abilities and disabilities.
His abilities allowed him to overcome all of his disabilities. Only in his departure have I been able to see this much more clearly now than before.
Most men thrive on their father’s approval, Joe was no different. As a father I tried to keep the standards high, maybe higher than what could be achieved. In practical matters this did not work with Joe, his abilities did not allow it. Joe found another way.
Joe was a social man who thrived on friendships and family. He loved to travel. He loved golf. He loved sports. He loved fishing with the family. He loved political debate. He loved spending time with all of his family. Joe was blessed with great friends. Joe was an avid reader. Joe had a great sense of humor. Joe cared. Joe loved God.
Great men do great deeds
Joe won’t be remembered for curing cancer, creating a great artistic masterpiece, or for a trip to the major leagues.
Rather, Joe will be remembered in people’s hearts as Joe’s great deeds were his persistence in seeing pain in others and trying his best to alleviate it. If he couldn’t help he would always try to find somebody that could. It was sometimes as simple as giving a ride to someone or as complex and difficult as seeking help for a friend with an addiction.
In our family Joe was the first to apologize, to build back broken bridges in hope of what could be. Joe was especially sensitive to those he felt needed family. He always shared our family with his friends. Joe held nothing for repayment, he was just happy to see others being able maintain their dignity, avoid pain, and smile. I cannot enumerate the many great deeds he performed, I am not aware of them all; he kept many only in his heart. I can only acknowledge that they were frequent and persistent.
Joe’s love could take the form of tough love when he thought anyone near or dear to him needed it. When his grandfather was diagnosed with cancer he made sure his secret stash of tobacco was eliminated, he was very tough on his mother when he thought she needed it, and he was tough on me when I needed it. He was never short on advice whether you sought it or not.
It is difficult to put into words how Joe touched our lives. I was overwhelmed when Rodolfo shared with me the picture you see on the program, I knew immediately that this would be the picture we would use as it says so much about Joe without saying a single word.
He always put the needs of others first, and Chapo above all else. As all assets come from God, I know God will see that he spent his assets wisely and kept nothing for himself.
When Joe left us
His wallet was empty; there was no cash, or bank cards. There were no bank statements. His possessions were literally the shirt on his back. He had a set of golf clubs and a 1989 Honda with an empty gas tank. On his key chain were three keys, one for the apartment, one for the car, and the third, a key to his heart, which was a picture of his adopted son Chapo. His small apartment had dishes that were not his and furniture that was his grandmothers. There was no cell phone, no jewelry, nothing that glittered. The only financial statement found was a bill from the Karate studio that Chapo attends.
I will miss seeing you walking into church on Sunday with Chapo always at your side. I will miss you at our Sunday breakfasts after Mass. I will miss you at the golf course. I will miss the complexities you brought to my life.
Joe was not supposed to be with us long. Thanks to the medical miracles of our time we were gifted with thirty one years of his love. I will cherish this forever. Had he left us in 1980 I would have forever wondered what could have been. Now I have the solace of knowing.
I have no fear for Joe in eternity. I know he is with God. I know he lived his life as God would have wanted, keeping only the love of others for himself and standing on the great deeds that he accomplished while he was here.
I will pray for you Joe. I will strive to be more like you in hope that I can share God’s eternity with you. A few years ago you brought me back a hammock from Viet Nam; please find for us a peaceful spot with a gentle breeze and a beautiful view as I hope to bring two hammocks when I come to see you, one for you and one for me. I will see you soon.
These are recollections and thoughts from my heart; I speak of him as my son as that is the only perspective I know. This venue is limited to a single voice and I am honored to be that voice. There are many people who supported and loved Joe in very significant ways, and who had many profound experiences. I can only speak for all of us when I say
I am proud of you Joe,
I will miss you Joe,
I love you Joe
Jeremy Kromer
May 25, 2011
Hey Joe,
At a loss for what to write. My heart goes out to your family. What can I say you were the best.It sounds silly but, i'll forever miss the Video Update days. I second Mr. Snell's entry on you being the movie expert/critic. "Sonny had 5 fingers but he only talked with tree" You up there smiling down on us just isn't fair. Sincerely, Jeremy Kromer
Rachel Perry
May 25, 2011
Joey your smile and sense of humour will be greatly missed. I will never forget all of the fun we had at Sunflower Circle growing up and all of us picking on each other, lots of laughter and good memories. My heart goes out to everyone's lives Joe touched, he was a special person and his memory will remain alive in our hearts forever.
rodolfo cruz-huerta
May 25, 2011
joseph i hope you knew how much you meant to my mother sisters chapo fer and me ,you were part of this family and we'll always remember you for the great person you were. wherever you are you deserve to be in the best place up there i hope to see you again sometime hug you and tell you how much we needed you here with us .
we love you joe and we will never forget you
Cassie Frye
May 24, 2011
I miss you so much my obnoxious brother. It's so hard to believe you won't be coming over to play with Lucas, BBQ or just debate about religion and politics. I love you and you'll always be in my heart. Please watch over us from Heaven.
Jessy Sigfrid
May 24, 2011
I love you Joey. You were the best younger brother a girl could have- wacky! =) And though we were siblings by chance, we were friends by choice.
Mindy Larson
May 24, 2011
So so sorry to hear for your loss. He was a great person with such a big heart. My thoughts and Prayers.
Dan Willemssen
May 24, 2011
Just wanted to send my condolences to all friends and family of Joey Schroers. The Schroers family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
All memories I have of Joey are positive.
Brad Snell
May 24, 2011
To my friend Joe; I will remember going to Target Center to watch the T-wolves, golfing with you (even though I suck at it and we only went a few times), leaving blackjack tables richer than before we sat down at them (not every time), our Vegas trip, and arguing with you about film story lines and what makes an awesome flick happen. I took a night off from work last summer so we could hang out at the track and drink and play pool. I've never called work and told them I would not be coming in for a selfish reason. It was worth it. Just to be in your presence. You will be missed but never forgotten. I will see you in heaven when the time is right. Love to you always, your friend Brad.
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