Bernard Nicholas Schroeder
March 05, 1924 - March 08, 2015
Obituary
CROSS PLAINS- Bernard N. “Buddy” Schroeder, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born on March 5, 1924, in Martinsville, Wis., the son of Peter D. and Mary R. (Pertzborn) Schroeder. Bernard served in the U.S. Army in 1943 with the Engineer General Service Regiment and also with the 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment from 1948-1949. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 245 and served as Post Commander for four terms and Post Chaplain. Bernard also served as Community Service Chairman from 1956 to present, was Dane County Commander for one term and third District Chaplain for two terms. He was a member of the Past Commanders Club and Post No. 245 Last Man’s Club. Bernard was a life member of the Handyman’s Club and an Honorary Board Member of the Wisconsin Badger Camp. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church in Cross Plains. Bernard is survived by his four stepchildren; ten step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beulah (Farr-Gorst) Schroeder; four sisters; and a brother in infancy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, with Father Thomas Kelley presiding. Visitation will be held at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery. Memorials in Buddy’s name may be made to Wisconsin Badger Camp, St. Francis Xavier Endowment or American Legion Post 245 Maintenance Fund. The family wishes to express thanks to the staffs at Cross Plains Pharmacy, and Agrace HospiceCare and Dr. Daniel Jarzemsky for their excellent care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Peggy Schroud
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I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Buddy from the time I was a child and he and Butch Bower helped our family when our dad, Bud Bergum, got knocked off a barn. Dad couldn't work and Buddy and Butch stepped in to help our family do the things Dad couldn't do for a while. Buddy was such a good friend to our dad and now they are together in heaven. Another time, Buddy sat behind me in church and watched me try to control my 4 year old son at the time and laughed when Marc took off running in a loop around the church. I will never forget him. I hope your wonderful memories of him sustain you in your grief.
Peggy Bergum Schroud
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ray laufenberg
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We wish we could be with you to celebrate the life of uncle Buddy. He was very special to our family. I spent so much time with him when I was young .while he was sick, we enjoyed talking
about those "old times".
He has given so much to his community and church. His garage was a meeting place for many years!
Will remember his laugh, his wisdom and his wonderful personality.
He has left many wonderful memories for you and all who knew him. We will miss him.
Ray and Madeline Laufenberg
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jake dresen
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I HAVE KNOWN BUDDY ALL MY LIFE I WOULD STOP TO VISIT BUDDY AND BUELAH AND THEY BOTH WOULD TALK AT THE SAME TIME SO IT WAS HARD TO DECIDE WHICH ONE TO LISTEN TOO BOTH WERE DELITEFULL PEOPLE I BOUGHT A LOT OF DIFF ITEMS FROM THEM OVER THE YEARS AND I WOULD JOIN BUDDY AND HIS FRIEND BOB AT THE HILLTOP FOR BRUNCH AND HEAR MANY SPRINGFIELD/ MARTINS VILLE STORIES I GOT TO VISIT BUDDY AT AGRACE AND HIS PARTING WORDS WERE MAYBE WE WILL MEET AGAIN AND IF WE DO I WILL BUY YOU A BEER I WILL MISS HIM JAKE DRESEN
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jake dresen
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I have known buddy for most of my life I would stop to visit buddy and Beulah and both of them would talk at the same time so it was hard to decide which one to listen to they both were delitefull people I bought a lot of different item from them over the years and I would join buddy and his friend bob at the hilltop for brunch buddy would tell many springfield /martinsville stories I got to visit him at agrace and his parting words were maybe someday we will meet again and if so I will buy you a beer I will miss buddy jake dresen
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chris ogden
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A quiet and pleasant man .never heard a bad word from him. I worked with buddy at Midwest Heating more than 40 years ago. Hard honest worker. !5 years ago I saw him again at the American Legion County meetings at Cross Plains. He hadn't changed a bit. Always a pleasure to see him. My prayers are with him and his family.Chris Ogden
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Brenda Toler
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My deepest sympathy. I remember him coming into the restaurant all time. I always enjoyed talking with him.