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Richard Schroeder Obituary
Richard A. Schroeder "Monk" age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born on April 2, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to John and Lucille (Couturier) Schroeder.
Richard graduated from Libbey High School in 1951. After high school he attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio where he majored in Music Education-Vocal. He also attended Bowling Green State University where he earned a B.S. in Education, plus Graduate hours. Richard was also a Private 1st class in the U.S. Army.
Richard was employed by the Toledo Public School System, namely Jones Junior High School ("Three cheers for our Jones Jr. High...") for 37 years where he was choir director-musical director-athletic director. Richard was also a track coach at Bowsher High for 25 years, and he was the softball and youth baseball director at the Lucas County Rec. Center for 15 years.
Richard enjoyed Basketball, Football, Baseball, and Softball. He really loved watching his "Ohio State Buckeyes"! (Go Bucks!). His significant accomplishments were being on the Radio and T.V. as a professional soloist, and a much loved choir teacher by all his students.
Richard is survived by his brother, John F. Schroeder of Tacoma, Washington; niece, Becky and nephew, Bob of Tacoma; step-niece, Barb and step-nephew, David of Toledo; nieces and nephews, William (Julie); Elizabeth; Kathryn (Chan); Norman (Susan); and Carl (Kimmy), all of Toledo whom he treated like his own children, since he never married, nor had children of his own. He was also survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews; best friends, George Rodriguez and Jack Mattimore and he will be sadly missed by his sweet puppy "Abbey". Richard was preceded in death by his parents, sister Karleyne; brother-in-law, Jack and sister-in-law, Joanne.
Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43614. Funeral services will be held, in the mortuary, on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be immediately following at Resurrection Cemetery located at 5725 Hill Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43615.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's name may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Perrysburg.
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Kathy Genzman
November 7, 2019
My first teaching job was teaching Art at Jones Junior and I was fortunate to have my room right next to Dick...He helped me so much with all the issues of being a new teacher. he was an excellent teacher and truly loved teaching and the kids and I was lucky to have him for a mentor..May he rest in Peace...Kathy Genzman
Linda Ferris
November 7, 2019
Thanks to Mr. Schroeder I learned show tunes and fight songs that I still sing today during football season, my children look at me and wonder how I know the words. Was also very blessed to have him sing at my wedding I cherish that memory of him.May his gentle and kind spirit and the light of his life live with you always. Rest in peace Mr. Schroeder.
Mike Waters
November 7, 2019
I was one of his students, between 1966 and 1968.
Besides being a talented teacher, he had a wonderful singing voice and could really play the piano!
John kolodzaike
November 7, 2019
Dear Kathryn Dopfer May God welcome Dick into heaven, and bless those left behind. Monk and I played Basketball and Softball we were best of friends right to the end of his time on earth, I am very thankful I was able to visit him October 7t of this year. We were friends for 60years.RIP
November 7, 2019
RIP Mr. Schroeder
Genelle Harvey-Hayden
Bonnie Collum
November 6, 2019
Rest In Piece Mr Schroeder. You were a great teacher.
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