Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Heitmeyer Funeral Home - Columbus Grove

211 Veterans Dr

Columbus Grove, Ohio

Nicholas Schroeder Obituary

NICHOLAS SCHROEDER

VALRICO, Fla. — Nicholas Edward Schroeder, 32 of Valrico, FL and formerly of Bay Village died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his residence after a 3 year courageous battle with Thyroid cancer.

He was born September 12, 1983 in Lima, Ohio to Edward and Jill (Maier) Schroeder. His father and stepmother, Joni Schroeder survive in Columbus Grove and his mother survives in Cleveland.

Survivors also include his daughter: Nicole Jordan of Tampa, FL; 2 brothers: Brice Schroeder of Columbus and Parker Schroeder of Findlay; maternal grandmother: Betty Maier of Lima; paternal grandfather: Othmar Schroeder of Columbus Grove; step-grandparents: Martin and Betty Schumacher of Columbus Grove; aunts and uncles: Greg (Marie) Maier of Bradenton FL, Judy (Mike) Niese of Glandorf, Bev (Bob) Baxter of Columbus Grove, Dale (Jan) Schroeder of Kalida, Diane (Mark) White of Grand Island, NY, Connie (Jerry) Dickman of Columbus Grove, Bruce (Sue) Schroeder of Whitehouse, Roy (Victoria) Schroeder of Columbus Grove, Marsha (Jeff) Ward of Worthington, Amy (Mark) Edelbrock of Columbus Grove, Joyce (Sid) Case of Beaverton, MI, Nancy (Mark) Chow of Zanesville, and Denise Schumacher (Dana Davis) of Batavia; many cousins; and his beloved dog: Sadie.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandmother Sally Schroeder; maternal grandfather, Tom Maier and two uncles, Alan Schroeder and Jeff Schumacher.

Nicholas was a 2002 graduate of Bay Village High School and was attending Cooley School of Law, Tampa, FL. He was a former U.S. Marine where he was a MP at Miramar Air Force Base, San Diego. He was a former Sheriff's deputy for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. He was an avid OSU Buckeye and Miami Dolphin Fan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20 , 2016 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Columbus Grove with Fr. Tom Extejt and Pastor D. Keith Hamblen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rights by the Columbus Grove American Legion. Visitation will be Friday 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. till time of service at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Columbus Grove.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his daughter's education fund. Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfhatgrove.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Schroeder

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

August 20, 2016

Jill...we are so sorry for your loss...when I think of Nick I see an always smiling blond headed little boy playing kiteball with Dave, Allie and Trisha...Deepest Sympathy..Love Wendy and Mark

August 16, 2016

my son, erik, played football w/ Nick--I remember giving him rides home--can't think of the name of it but there's a zztop song I can still here him singing it in the back seat of my car on one of those rides home...thought of nick everytime I heard that song. lorri krauss

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Nicholas Schroeder's name

Memorial Events
for Nicholas Schroeder

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Heitmeyer Funeral Home - Columbus Grove

211 Veterans Dr, Columbus Grove, OH 45830

How to support Nicholas's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Nicholas Schroeder's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more