Dorothy I Schroeder

Dorothy I Schroeder

February 21, 1937 - August 12, 2023

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MADISON - Dorothy Ione (Schmidt) Schroeder died on Aug. 12, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare. The daughter of Max and Lottie (Miller) Schmidt, she was born at home during a snowstorm on Feb. 21, 1937, in Richland County, Wis.


Dorothy attended Neptune grade school for her elementary education and graduated from Ithaca Union Free High School in 1955. Professionally, she worked in banking for 57 years. She started her career at the American Exchange Bank, moved onto the Bank of Hilldale (now BMO), and ended her career at the First Trust Business Bank. She loved music and enjoyed singing in the Madison Symphony Chorus for 35 years. She also sang in many other choruses in Madison.


She is survived by nieces, Lynne (Gordy) Bischel, Janet (Chris) Hughes, and Valerie (Greg) Faust; nephew James Beth; grandnieces, Leah Bischel, Madison Faust, and Margaret Hughes; grandnephew, Michael Hughes; and her brother-in law, Orville Freudenberg   She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ruth Beth, Arlene Freudenberg, and Maxine Peters; brother, Donald Schmidt; and brothers-in-law, Harold Beth and Jerry Peters.


A memorial Service will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, with Pastor Scott Anderson presiding.  Her burial will be held at Ash Creek Cemetery in Richland Center. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.


All memorials may be made to Ash Creek Cemetery Association, 28820 Henry Clark Road, Richland Center, WI 53581.


Many thanks to her special friends, Sandy Cesnik, Karen Subera, Kathy Maier, and Karen Schrenk; neighbors, Zach and Ann Lanhan and Chris and Linda Barker; and health care providers who helped with her care - especially the Homestead Care Group and Agrace HospiceCare.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002



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Fri Aug 18, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Memorial Service
Fri Aug 18, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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Graveside Service
Fri Aug 18, 2023 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Ash Creek Cemetery • 28820 Henry Clark Lane, Richland Center, WI 53581
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Signe Gronbeck-Johnson
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Dorothy was a wonderful neighbor and a good friend to us, and my mother and father, for decades. We will miss "Disco Dot" and remember her quick and wry sense of humor. Dean and Signe Gronbeck-Johnson
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Joanne Faulkes
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Dorothy was a wonderful coworker and friend. Every year she would come to my desk and sing me happy birthday. She also would make me the most delicious chocolate cake. She gave me many wonderful recipes.
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Sandy Wise
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I was Dorothy’s Arthritis Instructor for many years. We became good friends. We had lunch once a month with three other classmates Mary, Rene’ and Lucille. She was a kind loving lady. She never complained. I will miss her terribly. Sandy Wise
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Jan Bush
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Saddened about the lost of one of my very long time friends. Met Dorothy about 60 years ago when we worked at the American Exchange Bank in Madison. We always stayed in contact with each other even when our roads took different paths. She never forgot my birthday until a couple years ago and I knew then she was starting to fail. So many wonderful memories but am happy that she's not suffering anymore. Until we meet again, rest in peace! Jan McCollough Bush
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Judy Stone
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She was a dear long time friend and even when I moved to Chehalis, Washington we kept in touch with weekly phone chats. She was a remarkable woman and I think of her every day and will so miss hearing her lovely voice during our regular phone calls. Rest in peace with our Heavenly Father, my dear friend . Judy Stone
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Kris Schutte
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My sincere sympathies to Dorothy's family and all who loved her. I didn't know her well, but I'd stop for a neighborly chat on days when she was sitting in the sunshine by her open garage door. She was cheerful and friendly even when I could see she wasn't well. I will remember her. Rest in peace, Dorothy. Kris Schutte

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