John A. "Jack" Schroeder, age 85, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Friday, May 20, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo with loving family by his side. He was born on July 27, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Chrysler after 30 years of dedicated service. After retirement, he worked part-time as security for the Ohio Building downtown Toledo where he made many friends and will be missed. John was lifetime member of the Maumee Elks Lodge #1850, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2562, a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and the American Legion Post #587. Within the Maumee Elks Lodge he was a past Exalted Ruler and the Elk of the Year. John was also a longtime member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church and was a devout Catholic for the last 20 years after going through RCIA. He served as an usher, Eucharistic Minister, and a Lecter.
John enjoyed bowling, fishing and boating. He was an avid reader, card player; especially euchre and poker. John loved to travel with his wife and family. He was a coach for many years for his children's youth teams. John was a Golden Gloves Boxer. He was an avid sports fan, most importantly of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Toledo Walleye. He looked forward to any time spent with his family and all of his grandchildren. John's smile, spirit and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Kathleen Schroeder; brother, Bill; and sisters, Florence, Bert, Donna and Sharron. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Alvina "Jackie" Schroeder; children, Sandy (Eric) Stallkamp, John (Betsy) Schroeder, and Tina (Richard) Witt; grandchildren, Eric Jr., Sarah, Allison, John III "Trey", Morgan, Zachary, Brendan, Cameron, Alex, Corey, Rylie, and Karly; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
The family will receive guests on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900) with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Prayers will begin Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
John enjoyed bowling, fishing and boating. He was an avid reader, card player; especially euchre and poker. John loved to travel with his wife and family. He was a coach for many years for his children's youth teams. John was a Golden Gloves Boxer. He was an avid sports fan, most importantly of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Toledo Walleye. He looked forward to any time spent with his family and all of his grandchildren. John's smile, spirit and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Kathleen Schroeder; brother, Bill; and sisters, Florence, Bert, Donna and Sharron. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Alvina "Jackie" Schroeder; children, Sandy (Eric) Stallkamp, John (Betsy) Schroeder, and Tina (Richard) Witt; grandchildren, Eric Jr., Sarah, Allison, John III "Trey", Morgan, Zachary, Brendan, Cameron, Alex, Corey, Rylie, and Karly; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
The family will receive guests on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900) with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Prayers will begin Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
John A. "Jack" Schroeder, age 85, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Friday, May 20, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo with loving family by his side. He was born on July 27, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Chrysler after 30 years of dedicated service. After retirement, he worked part-time as security for the Ohio Building downtown Toledo where he made many friends and will be missed. John was lifetime member of the Maumee Elks Lodge #1850, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2562, a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and the American Legion Post #587. Within the Maumee Elks Lodge he was a past Exalted Ruler and the Elk of the Year. John was also a longtime member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church and was a devout Catholic for the last 20 years after going through RCIA. He served as an usher, Eucharistic Minister, and a Lecter.
John enjoyed bowling, fishing and boating. He was an avid reader, card player; especially euchre and poker. John loved to travel with his wife and family. He was a coach for many years for his children's youth teams. John was a Golden Gloves Boxer. He was an avid sports fan, most importantly of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Toledo Walleye. He looked forward to any time spent with his family and all of his grandchildren. John's smile, spirit and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Kathleen Schroeder; brother, Bill; and sisters, Florence, Bert, Donna and Sharron. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Alvina "Jackie" Schroeder; children, Sandy (Eric) Stallkamp, John (Betsy) Schroeder, and Tina (Richard) Witt; grandchildren, Eric Jr., Sarah, Allison, John III "Trey", Morgan, Zachary, Brendan, Cameron, Alex, Corey, Rylie, and Karly; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
The family will receive guests on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900) with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Prayers will begin Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
John enjoyed bowling, fishing and boating. He was an avid reader, card player; especially euchre and poker. John loved to travel with his wife and family. He was a coach for many years for his children's youth teams. John was a Golden Gloves Boxer. He was an avid sports fan, most importantly of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Toledo Walleye. He looked forward to any time spent with his family and all of his grandchildren. John's smile, spirit and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Kathleen Schroeder; brother, Bill; and sisters, Florence, Bert, Donna and Sharron. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Alvina "Jackie" Schroeder; children, Sandy (Eric) Stallkamp, John (Betsy) Schroeder, and Tina (Richard) Witt; grandchildren, Eric Jr., Sarah, Allison, John III "Trey", Morgan, Zachary, Brendan, Cameron, Alex, Corey, Rylie, and Karly; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
The family will receive guests on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900) with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Prayers will begin Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
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