Richard Schroeder

Richard Schroeder, age 91, of Danube, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter, MN.  Funeral services will be held at Willmar Bible Church on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Tom Radtke officiating.  A private burial will follow the next day at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at Willmar Bible Church.  Willmar Bible Church is located at 364 County Road 9 SE, Willmar, MN 56201.  Arrangements by Dirks-Blem Funeral Service, Olivia, MN.

Richard Lowell Schroeder was born in Danube, Minnesota to Marvin and Hazel (Roesti) Schroeder on March 19, 1933.  He went to Danube High School and graduated in 1951. Richard enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1954-1956. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota in 1961.  Richard married Beverly on July 15, 1955 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Danube.  He was a contract manager for many years and in later years worked at the Danube Redi -Mix with his brother. Richard enjoyed singing, woodworking, fishing, spending time with family and camping.  Richard and Beverly liked traveling and spending time at Jekyll Island, GA, Brainerd, MN and Branson, MO.  He was a very faithful man and was always good about supporting mission organizations.

Richard is survived by his two children: Stephanie (and Mike) Sopkowiak of Maple Lake, MN and Timothy (and Susan)  Schroeder of Jasper, GA; his four grandchildren: Kelsie (and Wesly) Kluender of St. Peter, MN, Andrew (and Kate)  Halvorsen of Chicago, IL,  Dr. Rachel (and Logan) Thomas of Jasper,GA  and Cora (and Austin)  Haggerty, of Hernando, FL; his two great-grandchildren: Aurelia Kluender and Charlotte Haggerty and his brother Maurice (and Harriet) Schroeder of Parkers Prairie. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Beverly.

Blessed Be His Memory