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STEPHEN SCHROEDER Obituary

DR. STEPHEN BLAINE SCHROEDER, 79, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at Tampa General Hospital. After receiving his medical training at Mayo Clinic, Steve was a neurosurgeon for 25 years in Fort Wayne. In retirement, he and his wife spent winters in Sarasota, Fla., where he sat on several boards and enjoyed boating and golfing. Steve was a proud and doting grandfather and took great delight in seeing his grandchildren and cooking for his family. He absolutely loved being the "Pancake Papa". He was a fantastic husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Schroeder; daughter, Amanda (Matt) Elliott; son, Blaine Schroeder; grandchildren, Ben, Braden, Claire, Amelia, Jack, and Emily; and brothers, Mike (Pam) of Arizona, and Dan (Linda) and Walt (Barb), both of Fort Wayne. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 28, 2021.

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Judy Yoder

December 20, 2021

The world lost the best surgeon ever! He had wonderful bedside manner. I was so fortunate that he was my doctor during the scariest time of my life. I will never forget how kind he was too. My sympathies to his family.

Daniel E. Nijensohn, MD, PhD and Goldie Nijensohn

August 26, 2021

Goldie and I are very sad to hear of Steve's passing. Our most heartfelt condolences to Linda and the family.

John Little

July 7, 2021

I was deeply saddened to hear of Steve's passing. We were residents together in neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic. Steve was a dedicated, trustworthy colleague in a very grueling program. It was uplifting to read about his career, family and accomplishments - a life well-lived!

Nancy Huesing

March 28, 2021

So very sorry to learn about Steve’s passing. He was such a kind man and gentleman.
Nancy and Bernie Huesing,
Zionsville, Indiana

Paul and Roz Bach

March 14, 2021

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Sending prayers.

Brenda Franzman

March 8, 2021

What a fantastic surgeon he was! I worked at Parkview Surgery and worked with him. I was always amazed how those big hands could do such tedious surgeries. I also had the pleasure to work for him in the office. Great boss. Rest In Peace Dr Schroeder. I will never forget you.

Susan Tuori MD

March 4, 2021

Steve was an attentive neurosurgeon and made me feel valued as a colleague neuroradiologist always respecting my opinion. That was appreciated in a field with few women. My condolences to those who knew and loved him.

Michael Hack

March 1, 2021

he was my neurosurgeon for 10 years before he retired he had done multiple surgeries to my head to replace the shunts ,and he put shunts in my stomach to drain fluid from my head to the stomach.to the schroeder family you have my sympathy he was a great man and was a great surgeon.prayers to your family

Tom & Peggy Garris

March 1, 2021

What a wonderful, wonderful doctor Dr. Schroeder was. He was such a kind and considerate person. He has helped me so much through the years. Thank you so much. May God be with you and your family.

Candace and Jerry Durnell

March 1, 2021

We will always be thankful for Dr Schroeder’s compassion and kindness when we consulted with him for our daughter’s brain tumor in 1981. He kindly referred us to a pediatric surgeon in Chicago. We will always be grateful for his humble and assuring way of referring us when we were at a loss as to what to do next.

Vicki Banks

February 28, 2021

He was a very skilled Doctor with a great bedside manner. Back in 1979, he carefully explained my son’s Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus surgeries and even drew shunt pictures for us on the leg of his green scrubs. I never forgot that.
Prayers for his family and loved ones.
Vicki Banks, mother of Mason Banks (now a healthy 42 year old).

robert lindsey

February 28, 2021

great surgeon --gentleman to give for Robb Lindsey M.D.

Dottie and Jim

February 28, 2021

Steve was a great guy. He was a good friend. Will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our sincere sympathies to Linda and family.

Jim and Zorana Luellen

February 28, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are very saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. Sending hugs and prayers.

Ray Guillaume

February 28, 2021

Steve and I were friends in grade school and high school. He was a wild and crazy guy back then and we made some good memories. I saw him occasionally over the years and we would always retell our stories. He was a great guy and I'm sorry for his loss.

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