Robert L. Schroeder's Obituary
Robert Lawrence Schroeder, 91, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, WI of natural causes. He was born January 10, 1931, in Reedsburg, WI, to Golda and Lawrence Schroeder. He was a multi-sport athlete at Reedsburg High School, earning nine letters and a place in their Athletic Hall of Fame. He graduated in 1949, and served as a kicker on the Air Force Fliers football team at Kessler AFB during the Korean conflict.
Bob married his first wife Frances Juvrud in Minnesota, where his daughter Karen was born. Their son Paul was born in Reedsburg, and after Bob graduated from the University of Platteville, they moved to Freeport, IL and he taught Social Studies at the Junior High. In 1966 he married Ellen Hale, and their twin sons Erik and Kurt were born in Green Bay, where he built their home. Bob also lived in Arizona and on the Gulf of California in Mexico.
He was a history teacher, a night owl, an avid reader, and book collector. He wrote many letters to friends and family, and maintained penpal friendships with King area school children. He loved running and cycling, biking 100 miles to attend a Reedsburg reunion in 2009. He cherished time outdoors hiking and camping, and skied the Birkebeiner.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sister Betty. He is survived by his brother Dale (Pat) of Edgerton, WI, sister Suzanne of San Diego, and brother Tom of Cortland, IL.; by his daughter Karen (Glenn) Sharkey of Freeport and son Paul (Marie) Schroeder of Rockford; sons Erik Schroeder of Minneapolis and Kurt (Sandy) Schroeder of Rochester, MN, as well as a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whose framed photos covered the walls of his room at King.
Despite a life of sport and exercise, Bob suffered from bipolar disease, for which he was diagnosed and well cared for by the VA medical system for many years. To honor him, we suggest that you support organizations that assist veterans, visit your local used book store, or go on a walk-in nature with a friend or loved one.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.
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