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Kenneth Schroeder Obituary
Kenneth E. Schroeder, 76, of Ashwaubenon, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
He was born on March 5, 1939, in Glenmore, WI, to the late Milton & Gertrude (Brandenberg) Schroeder. Ken's dad passed away when Ken was 5. His mother married Joe Frelich, and he became his dad.
Ken was a graduate of Denmark High School.
He married Judy Dugan on November 25, 1967 at St. Mary's in Clarks Mills.
Ken worked for John Peterson Construction as a basement builder for 17 years. He later worked for the Village of Ashwaubenon for 24 years, retiring in 1998.
Ken was a member of the Loyal order of the Moose. He enjoyed watching stock car racing, was an avid Green Bay Packer and UWGB Fan, enjoyed watching and playing all sports, woodworking, and listening to polka music on Sunday mornings.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy Schroeder; siblings, Dick Schroeder, Steve (Peggy) Frelich, Dennis (Jackie) Frelich, Larry Frelich and Barb (Larry) Cavil; sisters-in-law, Dotsie Nate, Eunice Wusterbarth and Joyce Braun; brother-in-law, Joe (Micki) Dugan; many nieces and nephews; and his "adopted family" John and Rebecca Klein and their children, Sarah, Kate, Hannah, Gavin and Matthew who referred to him as "Papa Ken"; godchildren, Matt Frelich and J.D. Dohnal.
He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; brothers-in-law, Tom Nate, Bud Wusterbarth and Dick Braun; sister-in-law, Gerri Schroeder.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 2270 South Oneida Street, from 5:00 p.m. until the Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. and continuing on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 2270 South Oneida Street, from 10:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. John H. Harper officiating. Entombment will be at the Allouez Catholic Mausoleum. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Aurora at Home especially Marci, Terri, Mary and Sadie for their care and concern for Ken. Also, a special thank you to close friends, Dick & Karen Dohnal and neighbor, Gary Simoens.
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Amy Pelishek
July 2, 2015
Judy, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband. I have always remembered all the kindness you showed when I was a member of Nativity parish. You are one of the best.
Donna and Mark Konop-Aschenbrenner
July 1, 2015
Judy, our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang onto all those wonderful memories. Mark and Donna Konop-Aschenbrenner
July 1, 2015
Judy, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lois Manders
June 30, 2015
Judy, We were sorry to read about Ken. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Carl and Delores Frelich
June 30, 2015
JUDY,YOU HAVE OUR SYMPATHY,ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH THE REST OF THE SISTERS.I,M SURE KEN WILL BE WITH DICK AND TALKING ABOUT OLD TIMES.
ROGER AND JUNE FROM DENMARK
Ted Pamperin
June 30, 2015
Judy, Sharon and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. I know this is a time of grief for your entire family but rest assured Ken is now with the angels. I enjoyed working with both you and Ken at the Village for all the years we worked together. We are so sorry we cannot be with you at this time. God Bless you and your family members at this time.
June 29, 2015
Ken, you have always been a very special neighbor, kind, friendly, always willing to help or give professional advice, fun to visit with-you will be greatly missed by the Beno family.
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