Robert Schroeder

Robert E. Schroeder

Frankenmuth, MI

 

Passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Bavarian Comfort Care; age 93 years. Robert was born on May 7, 1928 in East Grand Rapids, MI to the late Fred and Maria (Mary) Dettman Schroeder.  

Bob served honorably with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War while stationed in Texas and Wyoming. He retired after 34 years of computer related positions with IBM, SBC and Ceridian Corp. He married Florence G. Draeger at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, MI on May 28, 1949; she predeceased him in 1989. Bob married Dorothy J. Succop in 1992; she survives him.

Surviving besides his wife Dorothy are his children Barbara (Thomas) Kaiser of Lansing, MI, Charles (Cathy) Schroeder of Rockford, MI, Thomas Schroeder of Farmington, MI, Daniel Schroeder of Grand Rapids, MI, and Donald (Margaret) Schroeder of Kendallville, IN; grandchildren Michael (Christine) Kaiser, Kimberly (Kaiser) Nguyen, Bethany (Schroeder) Marmo, Karla, Andrew, Emma, Naomi Schroeder; great grandchild Catherine Kaiser and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Walter and Arthur and sister Irene Zeddies.

Funeral Service will take place on Friday, July 9, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 1030 W. Tuscola, Frankenmuth, Michigan.  Rev. Joel Kaiser will officiate. Robert’s family will receive visitors at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church or Charity of Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St.  Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com.