Obit: Schroeder, Emma D. (1924 - 2014)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Falkner, Froeba, Haas, Johnson, Keyzer, Menzel, Peterson, Romanski, Schmidt, Schneider, Schroeder, Seidel, Tritz, Zywicki

----Source: The Wisconsin Rapids Tribune (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) 9/06/2014

Schroeder, Emma D. (Schneider) (9 MAR 1924 - 3 SEP 2014)

Emma D. Schroeder, age 90, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 6, 2014 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Rev. William Menzel will officiate. Visitation will be at St. Vincent de Paul Church on Saturday from 9:00-11:00 AM. Entombment will be at Forest Hill Mausoleum.

Emma was born on March 9, 1924 to Michael and Rosa Schneider in Rib Lake, WI. She was the 7th child of 14 children in her family. Emma graduated from Rib Lake High School in 1942.

She met Harry Schroeder in Rib Lake during a dance and dated for a number of months before Harry was drafted in the U.S. Army during World War II. While Harry was sent to war in Europe, Emma worked in Chicago doing office work at Kempfer Insurance and at the Douglas Aircraft Company. Emma and Harry were married on October 27, 1945 shortly after Harry returned.

Emma and Harry were married 61 years before his death in 2007. Emma raised five children and has touched the lives of many more through her many years as a 4th grade CCD teacher at St. Vincent de Paul Church.

Emma loved and enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, square dancing, visiting with friends, playing cards and of course her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She passed on to her family so many gifts, including her deep love of Jesus and his teachings. She touched so many with her kindness and warm heart. She will be deeply missed by those who loved her.

Emma is survived by all of her children, Barb Johnson of Oconomowoc; Gary (Carol) Schroeder of Wisconsin Rapids; Harry (Karen) Schroeder of Hudson; Doreen (Rick) Romanski of Wisconsin Rapids; and Steven (Kari) Schroeder of Wisconsin Rapids; 13 grandchildren, David (Dawn) Schmidt, Kristen (Jason) Falkner, Teresa (John) Haas, Lindsey (Kenneth) Zywicki, Lance Schroeder, Aaron Schroeder, Shawn (Chrissy) Romanski, Jeff (Vicki) Romanski, Jessica (Travis) Tritz, Emily (Ethan) Romanski, Kourtney (Grant) Keyzer, Karisa (Brian) Schroeder and Bryan (Kali) Schroeder; 21 great grandchildren, Nolan, River, Scarlett, Emma, Franklyn, Sophia, Jayden, Ethan, Noah, Lilah, Mason, Gavin, Teegan, Kiptyn, Atelyn, Landyn, Chloe, Bryce, Brennan, Kenzi and Kayden.

Emma is also survived by 3 sisters, Margaret Seidel of Rib Lake; Agnes (Ross) Peterson of Phillips and Marie (Paul) Froeba of Beloit; 1 brother, Gerald (Adrianne) Schneider of Rib Lake; sister in law, Doris Schroeder of Nekoosa; and many nieces and nephews. She is further survived by the McGrath family whom she always called her own, Rob, Cheryl, Ted (Kim) and Lola, Erin (Can) and Milan and Molly.

Emma was preceded in death by her husband Harry; son in law, Curtis Johnson, her mother and father; brothers, Walter ,Norbert and Michael; sisters, Bernice, Bertha, Rosemary, Anne, Frieda, and Rita; brother in laws, Jack, Roy, Leonard, Herbert and Robert.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Twin Parish in Haiti, c/o St. Vincent de Paul Church in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

"The Schroeder family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, especially Tara and Sal and Dr. Manickam and his staff at Marshfield Clinic for the wonderful care given to Emma."

"Miss Me But let Me Go."