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Greenville, South Carolina
Nov 5, 1951 – Oct 24, 2015 (Age 63)
Ricky Schroder
Greenville, SC
Frederick (Ricky) Eugene Schroder, Jr., age 63, of 260 Rockwood Drive, died Saturday, October 24, 2015 in an automobile accident.
Born in Greenville, Mr. Schroder was a son of the late Frederick Eugene and Rose Moore Schroder. He graduated from Greenville High School, he attended Auburn University, and he graduated magna cum laude from Clemson University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 2001, he received an MBA from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Schroder was the owner of S Systems, LLC, a small engineering consulting firm. He was a Registered Professional Engineer.
Mr. Schroder was a member of Christ Church Episcopal, where he was a dedicated usher. He was a member of the St. Andrew's Society, The Cotillion Club, and the Greenville Country Club. He was a great tennis player and an avid football fan.
Surviving are his wife, Caroline Wrigley Schroder, of the home; two sons, Frederick Eugene Schroder III and his wife, Stacy, of Greenville and George Wrigley Schroder and his wife, Darby, of Columbia; one daughter, Caroline Schroder Croft and her husband, Thomas Croft, Jr., of Greenville; a brother, William Moore Schroder, two sisters, Rose Schroder Murphy and Harriet Schroder Landers, all of Greenville; and five grandchildren, Thomas and Charlotte Croft, Annie Legare, Wrigs, and Bud Schroder.
Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Tuesday at Christ Church Episcopal. Burial will follow in the churchyard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Way of Greenville County, 105 Edinburgh Court, Greenville, SC 29607 or to the Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607.
The family is at the home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road.
Rick, I am so sorry to learn about the death of your father. You are in my thoughts as you grieve such a profound loss.
Beth Crews
November 02, 2015 | Greenville, SC
Sandy, sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Sixty-three and active in Greenville and an awesome business and career; quite an accomplishment. I know he will be sorely missed by you and his family. God Bless you all.
Pam Davis
November 02, 2015 | Table Rock, SC
Caroline, I can only imagine your pain and grief. You have my deepest sympathy. Please know that my thoughts and prayers have been and will always be with you.
David Langley
October 30, 2015 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Caroline, Lou and I were so very saddened to hear the news. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We were able to attend the Celebration of Life and we also remembered well the laughter that Ricky and others with him enjoyed.
Jill Vales
October 29, 2015 | Simpsonville, SC
Caroline,
Tee and I send our love and our prayers to you and all the Schroders. Ricky was such a fun, fun guy!
Best,
Lea
Lea Fulk
October 28, 2015 | Greenville, SC
Sorry for your loss, and much love.
Allan Shain
October 28, 2015 | Greenville, SC
Caroline & family ~
We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family upon the loss of your husband. Hold tight to your wonderful memories and know that many friends are praying for you and your family. God's peace,
Carol & Larry Cobb
October 28, 2015 | Piedmont, SC
I sorry for you loss, Ricky was a great guy and will truly be missed. May God hold you in his arms during this time of grief.
sherry carter
October 27, 2015 | Charlotte, NC
Caroline,
It is with my deepest sympathy I send you my love and prayers during this time. I am so very sorry to hear about your husband. I wish that I could have met him. I know that he was a wonderful person to love such a wonderful lady. My prayers are going up for you and your family.
Kim Phillips
October 27, 2015 | Greenville, SC