Rev. Roy Philip Schroeder

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Roy Schroeder Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Rev. Roy Philip Schroeder
Start: 2021-01-29T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-01-29T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Ascension Lutheran Church

Rev. Roy Philip Schroeder

East Lansing - Dr. Roy P. Schroeder, Pastor Emeritus Ascension Lutheran Church, E. Lansing, MI September 8, 1929 - January 20, 2021

Roy P. Schroeder was born in Caro, MI, son of Rev. Philip Schroeder and wife, Esther, on September 8, 1929. Roy married Phyllis "Joy" Helge of St. Louis, Missouri on June 4,1955.They were blessed with six children -- Paul, Stephanie, Deborah, Christine, Suzanne, John - thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Roy's life was dedicated to his family and preaching the Passion of Jesus Christ. He received his Th.D from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO and was a prolific writer, international traveler and sports enthusiast. Roy served as Pastor to congregations in Vincennes and Monroeville, IN and Sparta, MI. For 25 years, he served as Pastor of the congregation at Ascension Lutheran Church in East Lansing, MI before retiring in1996. Roy and his wife, Joy, created The Annual International Christian Art Show.

He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Christine Schroeder, two sisters (Lenore Stevens, Lois Stachel), brother (Robert Schroeder), two brothers-in-law (Walt Stachel, Dr. Erich E. Helge), and one sister-in-law (Donna Helge). Roy is survived by his wife, Joy and five children and spouses: Paul (Ruth), Stephanie C. (Brad) Emerick, Deborah (Thomas Frase) Schroeder-Saulnier, Suzanne (Michael) Kulka, and John (Katherine Groves) -- brother Philip (Sharon) Schroeder, sister-in-law Barbara (Robert) Schroeder; thirteen grandchildren - Aaron Schroeder, Luke Schroeder, Jessica (Jeff) Post, Rebecca (Nathan) Robison, Jennifer Stanley, Victoria Clemons, Tiffany (Aaron) Kinloch, Brittany Saulnier, Kyle Kulka, Christian Kulka, Michael Eriksen, Ryan Schroeder, Katelyn Schroeder; nine great-grandchildren and beloved nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for the family will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, at Ascension Lutheran Church 2780 Haslett Road, East Lansing MI. The family will receive guests Friday, January 29 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the church. A celebration of the life of Dr. Roy Schroeder will be held at a date to be determined. Condolences, donations, and more information can be viewed at www.GReastlansing.com.

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Published by Towne Courier from Jan. 26 to Jan. 31, 2021.

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Kathryn Bohnke Somers

January 30, 2021

I had the privilege of being a member of Pastor Schroeders congregation while he served at Monroeville, Indiana and while he served at Ascension in East Lansing. He will be remembered with love and gratitude for his faithful service to his congregations. Pastor confirmed my 3 children at Ascension. May he rest in everlasting peace. My sincere sympathies to Joy and family

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Sherry and Kim Fent

January 29, 2021

Pastor Schroeder is the reason we have been members at Ascension for over 40 years (even after he retired). He baptized and confirmed both our daughters. His faith, conviction, intellect and also his sharp humor will always be remembered and unmatched. We already miss him and pray for solace for Joy and the whole family.

Rev. Dawn Christenson

January 29, 2021

Rev. Schroeder laid the foundation for my faith, when he was at Peace Lutheran Church in Sparta. Through the years that faith has flourished, carrying me through all of the ups and downs of life, a 40-year veterinary / teaching career, and culminating in my becoming an ordained minister. Thank you Pastor Schroeder (and Joy), for helping to set me on the right path. Rest in God's eternal care, beloved child of God and disciple of Christ. Joy, Deb and the rest of the family, may God surround you with love and grant you comfort as you mourn his loss. Blessings of Peace, Rev. Dawn Christenson (Dawn Wienczkowski)

Cammy Dillingham

January 28, 2021

We moved to 12 mile when my sister and I were five years old.
We attended the Lutheran church all through grade school and middle school in most of high school.
We became friends with the girls , they’ll probably remember the Shaffer twins . We used to go sledding and play there quite often .
Joy would always make us some good hot chocolate we would drink up at the bar.
Made some great neighborhood memories there along with finding the Lord who we all still follow to this day !
Pastor married all three of us girls which is pretty awesome I’m sure he will be missed !
love and prayers ,
Cammy Dillingham
Tammy Veltema
Cindy Gorby and families

Darrel DeMott

January 28, 2021

My wife. and I traveled several times with Roy. He was quite a wonderful person to all of us. He conducted christian services while we were traveling which were very meaningful. We all loved Roy. We know he is with the Lord. Blessings to the family. Know how much he loved you all.