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Ricky Schroder Obituary
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.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ricky Schroder
Beth Crews
November 2, 2015
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.
Pam Davis
November 2, 2015
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.
David Langley
October 30, 2015
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.
Jill Vales
October 29, 2015
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.
Lea Fulk
October 28, 2015
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
Allan Shain
October 28, 2015
Sorry for your loss, and much love.
Carol & Larry Cobb
October 28, 2015
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,
sherry carter
October 27, 2015
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.
Kim Phillips
October 27, 2015
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.
Matt Allenbrand
October 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed working with Rick at General Wholesale Dist.
October 27, 2015
Caroline,
We are so sorry and are praying for comfort for you and your family.
-Joye Lanahan
Paul Abernathy
October 27, 2015
Dearest Caroline, we were saddened to receive word of Ricky's death. We pray for the eternal repose of Ricky's soul. Know, too, that we hold you and your family in the heart of our prayers. May you know the solace of strength and the strength of solace. Love and peace, Pontheolla Mack Abernathy and Paul Roberts Abernathy
Anntte and Bob Allen
October 27, 2015
Caroline and family,
We are so sad to hear of your loss of Ricky. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 27, 2015
Caroline ... So very sorry for you loss. Thinking of you and your family and sending you love and prayers.
Tan Kirby Davis
Marguerite Willis
October 27, 2015
Caroline, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Marguerite Smith Willis
October 27, 2015
Caroline,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Susan Small
Tommy Hayes
October 27, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about the loss. I pray that the family finds peace in these hard times.
Harry and Kerry Morris
October 27, 2015
Caroline:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
October 27, 2015
Caroline, I am so sorry for your immeasurable loss. Praying for you and your family.
Diane Thompson
Jane & Lamar Craze
October 27, 2015
Ricky was a fun person at GHS & always was the first to help a classmate. He will be truly missed
Janine Kernohan
October 26, 2015
Caroline, I was so saddened and heartbroken to hear about Ricky. Please know that you and the whole Schroder family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Lots of love.
Stephanie Mueller
October 26, 2015
I'm so deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Please know that I'm praying for you and your family, that God will give you comfort and strength. I know he will truly be missed. Sending you love and my deepest sympathy.
Zoran & Mazza Filipi
October 26, 2015
Caroline,
we are deeply saddened by this unimaginable news. Our heartfelt condolences, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Courtney Tollison Hartness
October 26, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. This has been shocking and sad. Please know there are so many people praying for your family.
-Courtney and Sean Hartness
Donna smith
October 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss
Keith and Donna O. Smith
Betty Crosland
October 26, 2015
Caroline this news is unimaginable. I am truly sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort and strength.
October 26, 2015
Billy, Sandy, Harriet, and Landers,
Please know that I am lifting you up in loving kindness meditations during this very difficult time. I love you and am heartbroken.
With love,
"X-Ray" Davis
Mimi Jones
October 26, 2015
Dicky and I can't find the right words to express our sorrow, but will continue to pray for all of your family.
Lissa Myers
October 26, 2015
Caroline,
I am sending you my most heartfelt condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love,
Lissa
Margaret Kimbrell
October 26, 2015
My heart goes out to this wonderful family in such a difficult time. Sending lots of love and strength to you all.
Legare
October 26, 2015
We are so heartbroken...Ricky was one of a kind! So much love to all of the Schroders.
October 26, 2015
Caroline, I am so sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless and be with you.
Sally Collins Dunn
Gene Wrigley Jr
October 26, 2015
Caroline,
My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trish Springfield
October 26, 2015
My heart hurts for you and the entire family. You are loved by so many in this community and your family means so much to me as well as others. Our prayers and support are with you.
Lynda Sams
October 26, 2015
Caroline,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you and your family the strength you need at this time.
Pam Parketon
October 26, 2015
Caroline,
So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. May God bless and keep you and give you strength in the coming days. Keeping the entire Schroder family in thought and prayer.
Elvia Pacheco-Flores
October 26, 2015
I am left without words, Rick and Stacy my prayers are with both of you and the rest of your family , may God be with you during this time .
Bob Geolas
October 26, 2015
Caroline,
Mary and I read the news and were greatly shocked and saddened. We remember fondly the night we had dinner at your house with you and Ricky. Our deepest sympathies.
Perry Thompson
October 26, 2015
Bill,so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Ricky. If you need anything, just knock on my door. I know what it is like to suddenly lose someone so close. It's hard, but we move on with the help of others. God Bless and I'll see you later.
Katharine Taylor Mitchell
October 26, 2015
Caroline, I was so stunned and saddened to hear about Ricky. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 26, 2015
Caroline and family, Billy, Sandy, Harriet and families,
We were stunned and so deeply saddened to hear about Ricky. Alex loved all of his aunts, uncles, and cousins in Greenville. They were a special part of his life when he was growing up in Aiken and visiting the family in Greenville on many occasions. We send our love and deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Sincerely,
Susan Beasley and Sarah Beasley Binder of Charlotte, NC and Amelia Beasley Clinkscales of Greenville, SC
Sarah Ballentine Jones
October 26, 2015
Caroline,
I don't even know what to say- I am so, so sorry to hear of your loss.
I will pray for you and your family. I hope that you will find some comfort in your family, friends and in God's strength.
We are all thinking of you.
Sarah (Ballentine) Jones
October 26, 2015
Rick, So sorry to hear about your father. Praying for you and your family.
Barb Williams, Mashburn Construction
Al Gray
October 26, 2015
Caroline:
Frances & I share your sorrow, and know that we'll do whatever you and your family needs.
We love you!
October 26, 2015
Caroline, I was shocked and saddened to hear this news! I enjoyed getting to know the two of you so much! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Smart Pensacola, Fl.
Carol Pyfrom
October 26, 2015
Caroline, I was shocked by the news this morning and so saddened for you and your family. I pray that God will give you the peace that passes all understanding in the coming days. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know...anything! Praying for you and your family.
Joyce Barber
October 26, 2015
Caroline, I grieve with you today and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you
go through this tragic loss.
May The Lord, His word, and the love of friends and family comfort your hearts and give you courage.
Jenny Weathers
October 26, 2015
May God comfort you and guide you to peace and understanding. Please let me know how I can help.
Sarah Beasley Binder
October 26, 2015
What a tragedy! We are all so sorry to hear this happened.
Mike Hawley
October 26, 2015
Carolina and all, so so sorry for your loss. I know this is a terrible shock and tragedy. I am thinking of you all. I have no words of comfort. But am so, so sorry.
Melanie Cannon
October 26, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayers. May God give you all the strength and comfort that you need.
Richard Hardaway
October 26, 2015
To the Schroder Family:
My deepest sympathies go out to you at this time.
I have very fond memories of Ricky . . .
The world is a better place because of Ricky.
Sincerely - - -
Richard Hardaway
Greenville, SC
Tommy Compton
October 26, 2015
Caroline,
I am so sorry to read about Ricky's death this morning. I can only imagine the grief that comes with such a sudden loss.
Please know that Susie and I are praying for comfort and healing for you and your family.
Frank & Nancy Collins
October 26, 2015
Caroline, God Bless you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! Love to you,
Jane compton
October 26, 2015
Caroline, please know my thoughts are with you and your family during this heartbreaking time. I share in your sorrow and may God grant you the peace and comfort you'll need in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy and love, Jane Chandlee Compton
Mark and Susan Crocker
October 26, 2015
So sorry for your loss
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Francie Little
October 25, 2015
Caroline~ Please know you have a friend who is sharing your grief. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Francie
Tom Marchant
October 25, 2015
May God's loving Hand be with the family in this time of your sorrow. Ricky's engaging smile will always be remembered.
Respectfully,
Deborah Pabst Marchant & Tom Marchant+
379 Golden Bear Drive, Unit J-2
Pawleys Island, SC 29585-7379
October 25, 2015
Caroline so sorry for you lose if there is anything we can do please let us know.Ted Freeman Clayton's son
Anne Holden
October 25, 2015
Caroline, I'm praying for you, your children and your precious grandchildren at this tragic time. Your loss is huge. I hope you will feel the presence of God's love and peace.
Janet Wall
October 25, 2015
Caroline, I am praying that God may comfort you.
Linda Spearman
October 25, 2015
Caroline,
I am so very sorry for your loss and have you and your family in my prayers for God's Peace and for strength to go thru the days ahead...
sharon tootell
October 25, 2015
Can not even imagine the loss you are experiencing at this time. It is amazing how life can change in one split moment. I just know you're surrounded by your family's love and support and can only hope that you'll get through this day by day. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcia Hanock
October 25, 2015
Caroline & family - I will pray for God to give you the comfort you need, the courage to keep you going & the strength to be there for each other. Knowing God will be there for all of you... So very sorry for your loss..
Beth and Bo Leslie
October 25, 2015
Caroline and family,
Bo and I are heartbroken after hearing of your tragic loss of Riciy. Loved being your neighbors and will remember Ricky as our forever neighbor and friend. May God bless and keep you and you will be in our prayers.
Much love, Bo and Beth Leslie
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