MOUNT HOREB - Grace Schroeder, age 76, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at UW Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1947, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Edwin and Agnes (Schmitz) Nett.

Grace attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School from first through ninth grade and graduated from L.P. Goodrich High School in 1966. She proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1968 - 1971, attaining rank of Sergeant. She became a member of the Wisconsin National Guard in 1972, and American Legion in Mount Horeb from 2018 until her death.

Grace was united in marriage to Glenn Schroeder on December 27, 1975, and together they were blessed with five children. She worked as a clerk for State of Wisconsin, for 30 years, retiring in 2012.

Grace was faithful member of the Catholic Church over the years. She loved to sing and share her voice in the youth choir at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fond du Lac, St. Louis Catholic Church in Fond du Lac, St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Mount Horeb, Mount Horeb Community Chorale, Song of Norway Musical in Mount Horeb and also in the Mount Horeb production of “I Remember Mama.” Grace was also a reader, commentator and a member of the Catholic Council of Women at St. Ignatius. She was active with the Junior Women’s Club in Fond du Lac, and St. Anne’s Society and Parish Council at St. Louis Catholic Church.

Grace was very involved in her community. She served as a Girl Scout Leader, was active at the Mount Horeb Senior Center, Mount Horeb Community Closet, Ingleside Nursing Home in Mount Horeb and Madison Multicultural Center.

Grace is survived by her daughters, Susan Schroeder, Theresa (Michael) Buechner, Patricia Schroeder and Julie (David) Sutter; son, Adam Schroeder; and grandchildren, Noah Sutter, Elijah Sutter, Jameson Sutter and Xander Buechner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Schroeder (March 29, 2013); and parents, Edwin and Agnes; sister, Laurel; brother, Eugene; nephew, Daniel; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and two brothers-in-law.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. IGNATIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 109 S. Sixth St., Mount Horeb, at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.

Memorials may be made to Relay for Life or Mount Horeb American Legion.

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

Gunderson Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077

Grace Agnes Schroeder

October 30, 1947 - October 12, 2024

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