Robert O. Schroeder

Robert O. Schroeder obituary, Grand Haven, MI

Robert O. Schroeder

About

Robert Schroeder Obituary

Visit the Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The VanZantwick Chapel website to view the full obituary.
Robert O. Schroeder, age 103, of Grand Haven passed away Monday, February 23, at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. He was born on September 8, 1922, in Grand Haven to Carl W. and Martha (Ernst) Schroeder. On May 1, 1948, he married Lillian Barthel and together they celebrated 68 years of marriage.

Robert was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven. He served in the Navy during WWII and was a member of the American Legion. He was a building contractor for the family's business, Schroeder Brothers Construction. Robert enjoyed playing euchre, gardening, hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, and golf. He and his wife loved to travel throughout the United States and Canada.

He is survived by two children, Martha Myers of Grand Haven, and Owen Schroeder of Ravenna; two grandchildren, Brian (Robert Adgate) Myers and Angela Jackson; and five great-granddaughters. He is also survived by his brother, Ernest Schroeder; brother in-law, Charles Barthel Jr; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, as well as his sisters: Erna (Ted) Baer, Alice (Eli) Tilkin, and Margaret Hegedus; brother, Carl A. (Stephie) Schroeder; sister in-law, Shirley Schroeder; and son in-law, Edward Myers.

A FUNERAL SERVICE will be taking place for Robert at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, with VISITATION taking place an hour prior. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven or Love in Action.

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

Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The VanZantwick Chapel

620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Make a Donation
in Robert Schroeder's name

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.

How to support Robert's loved ones
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
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
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
Ways to honor Robert 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

Sponsored

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.