Sheryl Marie Schroeder
November 17, 1949 - September 25, 2017
Obituary
LODI-Sheryl Marie Schroeder, age 67, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at UW Hospital after a short yet courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born on November 17, 1949 in Sauk City to Clarence and Irma Volz. Sheryl married Darrell V. Schroeder on September 14, 1968 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lodi. She retired from Springs Window Fashions in early 2014 after 31 years of service. Sheryl enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and baking and was known for her lemon meringue and other pies, apple bars and potato salad. She was also known for her meticulously decorated sugar cookies. Sheryl enjoyed going to car shows and on Fall car rides with her husband in their classic car, while spending time with their “car group” friends. She enjoyed adding to her large elephant collection, dancing and playing cards and board games with her children and grandchildren. Sheryl is survived by her husband of 49 years, Darrell; her daughters, Melissa (Gerald) Ryce, Poynette, and Valerie Gauthier (Joe Barman), Arlington; her son Darrell B. (Yolanda) Schroeder, Lodi; grandchildren, Justin and Jonah Ryce, Kayla Gauthier, Bailey and Brandon Schroeder; sisters, Judy Colden, Bonnie Weis and Kay (Robin) Secrist; her best friend/”sister”, Sherry Slezak and many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jeanne Baader. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH AT ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, 521 Fair St. Lodi at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2017 with Fr. Scott Jablonski officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the mass at the church. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at UW Hospital and Carbone Cancer Center, Dr. Mustafa Baskaya, Letty Geanon-NP, Dr. Steven Howard and her favorite nursing staff, Hans, Derek, Joe and Michael. We would also like to thank Fr. Steve Kortendick, chaplain at UW Hospital for the many prayers and visits. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main Street
(608)592-3201
Events
Visitation
Sat Oct 14, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish; at St. Patrick's Church in Lodi • 521 Fair St., Lodi, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Oct 14, 2017 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish; at St. Patrick's Church in Lodi • 521 Fair St., Lodi, WI null
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Memories
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Annette Bockover
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Darrell and family,
My condolences on Sheryl's passing. I'm keeping you all in my prayers. Please stay strong and support each other.
CS
Chris (Ripp) Schaeffer
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She was such a good person, she always made a point to say hello and I enjoyed her conversations.
My Deepest sympathies to all of her family. God Bless.
TM
Tina Marie
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To all the Schroeders: My heart goes out to all of you, know that your mother / Grandmother/ Wife/ was a funny, warm, loving woman who touched the lives of so many. May your memories keep you company and her love keep you strong.
At this time of sorrow,
may these truths sustain you...
Your loved one will always
be as close as a memory,
and the God of all comfort
will always be as
close as a prayer.
may these truths sustain you...
Your loved one will always
be as close as a memory,
and the God of all comfort
will always be as
close as a prayer.
Tina and Family
BM
Barb Machtan
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Sheryl's passing is a huge loss for many of us, especially for her wonderful family. For me, she was a role model of strength and integrity. She provided structure and discipline for her family, demonstrated a solid work-ethic, and balanced these things with easy-going fun times. God be with you, her family, now and always.
DH
Deb Hamilton
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I'm so sorry, I can't believe your mom/wife has passed away so young. I have only wonderful memories of all the time I spent with your family growing up. Even though I haven't seen you all in a long time, I think about your family all the time. Just a couple weeks ago I was telling my husband about a hilarious Tupperware party at your house (who knew a tupperware party could be such a blast!). Your mom was always so sweet and a great cook. I wish I could bring her back for you.
JC
Joanne Treinen Clarey
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To all of Sheryl's loving family members, now missing your wife , mother, sister and aunt :
Darrell V., Melissa, Valerie, Darrell B., Judy, Bonnie, Kay and Mike; I am so sorry for your loss. May God ease your grief. I will always remember her enthusiastic smile and twinkling eyes. She always demonstrated love and concern for me and my family and I greatly appreciated her. It is very challenging to try to adjust to suddenly not having someone you love in your life to chat with or give a hug. I know you all have many great memories of Sheryl and those memories will help keep her and her love near to you. What a wonderful woman to have had in our lives.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers,
Joanne Treinen Clarey