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David Schroeder Obituary
David W. Schroeder VIRGINIA BEACH - David Wayne Schroeder, 54, passed away Aug. 13, 2008. David was born in Norfolk and retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service. After retiring David served as a manager for ARA. He attended Suburban Christian Church and was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and son and will be sorely missed. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Merridee Schroeder; his mother, Lura Schroeder; two daughters, Amanda Schroeder, all of Virginia Beach and Emily Schroeder of Phenix City, Ala.; two grandchildren, Gabriel Schroeder and Rylee Field; and a brother, Thomas Schroeder of South Carolina. A celebration of David's life will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel by the Rev. James Meade. The family will receive friends following the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Ronald McDonald House, 404 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507. Friends may visit his permanent memorial at www.mem.com.
Memories and Condolences
for David Schroeder
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David
November 7, 2021
He was my grandfather I've never met but I can tell he was a great guy
Diane Witherspoon
August 25, 2008
Merridee, Words can not express my deepest sympathy for you and your family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call me anytime you need anything. Love, Diane and family
Harold Grice
August 22, 2008
Dear Family & Friends: I just learned of Dave's passing yesterday - which was a shock for me! Dave and I spent many hours at Cafe Expresso, and those times will always be remembered. He was a true friend.
Our sincerest condolence to everyone; you'll be in our daily thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you all. Most sincerely, Hal Grice
Ted Been
August 18, 2008
Merridee and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. If there is any way we may help, please call on us. Our deepest condolences.
Ted & Jan Been
Joel Carter
August 18, 2008
My condolences to the family and friends of Dave. His EOD brothers will never forget. My prayers are with you.
Tony Detrick
August 18, 2008
Marridee and family, Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Dave meant much to the TSWG Team. He retained the passion to save lives in the Bomb Squad Community after retiring from the United States Air Force. The valuable work he performed the last five years will provide great benefit to the EOD Technicians and Bomb Technicians for many years to come and makes a huge contribution in the War on Terror. Please accept our heart felt sympathies and deepest condolences for a real friend and colleague.
Carole Garrett
August 18, 2008
I returned home last night and found out about your loss........I am so very, very sorry.
My thouhts and prayers are with you.
Love you,
Carole
Valerie Dru
August 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julie Webb
August 17, 2008
Merridee,
David is in the arms of someone else now. I wish I was close enough to put my arms around you.
Here is my virtual hug for you ( ). A real hug will come soon I hope.
Julie
james schroeder
August 16, 2008
I am so sorry I could not be there and am greatly saddened by the loss of a great husband, father and uncle...
Bob Burchette
August 16, 2008
I was so very distressed to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time. Wish I could give you a great big hug right now.
Janet Creager
August 16, 2008
Meridee,
My heart goes out to you. May light & love surround you and thoughts and prayers of friends and family console you in your grief.
Ronny Drain
August 16, 2008
Merridee So sorry to hear about David. May God be with you and the family of a man of men. He will be missed by many.
Linda Cox
August 16, 2008
Merridee - When we think of our EOD families, you Dave and the kids hold some of our fondest memories. Please know we share in your grief.
Linda & Paul Cox
Mike "Spanky" Sanford
August 15, 2008
My sincere condolences to Dave's family. Dave was a great guy and I was honored to work for him and with him during my EOD career. He will be missed by us all.
Lynn Hunter
August 15, 2008
Merridee,
May you and your family
find light and comfort
in one another
as you move through this time
of dark sorrow.
Our sincere condolences.
Bob and Lynn Hunter
John Ullian
August 15, 2008
Merridee:
You are in our thoughts at this very difficult time.
John and Jeanne
Everett Johnson
August 15, 2008
My sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Dave. He was a friend and colleague who has left us way to early. Dave will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Tiandra Thorpe
August 15, 2008
I'm sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you
SMSgt Randall Vis
August 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Dave bring you comfort. The entire EOD community is saddened by the loss of one of our brothers. We will never forget his many contributions during and after his active service. Our EOD warriors today are better equipped and better individuals for have knowing Dave! Rest in peace Brother, "Fire in the Hole!"
Pamela Good
August 15, 2008
Our hearts and prayers are with you and yours. May you find peace, strength, courage and faith in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. We love you.
Mona Goldwasser
August 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you With deepest sympathy
Mona L.Goldwasser
Andy Orr
August 15, 2008
My deepest sympathy, Merridee, and love
Bettie Reeves-Nobles (Brown)
August 15, 2008
Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives. Titus 3:14
May you seek the Our Lord and Savior to comfort you and your family during this time of bereavement. My prayers are upon you all for you loss,
Bettie Reeves-Nobles
Pam Cobb
August 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Samuel Hooper
August 15, 2008
Dave and I were friends for many years and I will miss him very much.
Patrick Walker
August 15, 2008
May God give you peace during this time of grieving. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Marshall "Doc" Dutton, Secretary
August 15, 2008
On behalf of the association officers and the entire membership we send our deepest expression of condolence and sympathy. David was a good friend to all. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace with his EOD brothers and sisters who preceded him. God bless you all.
The EOD MasterBlasters
(An Assn. of Air Force EOD Personnel)
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