Joseph-Schrodt-Obituary

Joseph Schrodt

Decatur, Illinois

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DIED
March 17, 2023
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Decatur, Illinois

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Joseph "Merle" Schrodt

Aug. 15, 1937 - March 17, 2023

DECATUR - Joseph "Merle" Schrodt, MD, an Orthopedic Surgeon and community leader who was beloved by many in Decatur and surrounding communities, died Friday, March 17, 2023.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM,...

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All at Millikin University were saddened to hear of Joe's passing. He leaves a big void in the Decatur community.

As a CRNA I administered many anesthetics for Dr Schrodt during my career at both Decatur hospitals. I ALWAYS looked forward to being in his cases. His pleasant demeanor and laugh at my maybe not so funny jokes was always welcome. As a Millikin student he operated on my knee and many years later we shared many hours in surgery. He always had a smile and friendly greeting when our paths would cross, many times at Kirkland Fine Arts Center. I did not enjoy getting middle of the night calls for...

Dave, Stephanie, Sam and Noah. My deepest condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather.

So sorry to read about the passing of a wonderful person, I worked with Joe on the CHIC board and the Richland Community College Foundation board. I learned so much from him and always enjoyed our conversations. He will be missed but his legacy will live on. F. Kathie Whitley