Alvin Schroeder, of Antigo, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. He was 85 years old. He was born on September 6, 1927 in Antigo, a son of the late Ralph and Magdalena (Waldvogel) Schroeder. He married Norma Hester on November 30, 1947, she preceded him in death on February 26, 1988. He married Alice (Braun) Jilek on May 25, 1989. She survives.
He was a 1945 graduate of Antigo High School. Mr. Schroeder served in the United States Army Air Force from December of 1945 to December of 1946.
Following his time in the Army Air Force he lived in West Palm Beach, Florida. He returned to Antigo in 1950 and was employed at Gresch Implement in Parts and Sales until 1971. He then went to work for Aulik Implement where he was manager, vice president and part owner. From 1988 until his retirement in 1999 he worked for Quinlan's Equipment.
He was a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge 662, Antigo, the Polar Blazers Snowmobile Club and the Gateway Squares.
In addition to his wife survivors include two daughters, Charlotte (Richard) Buck, Antigo and Barbara Wolfe, Modesto, Calif; two sons, Stephen (Elizabeth) Schroeder, De Pere and Stuart (Kim) Schroeder, Canonsburg, Pa; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Mary Jilek, Madison and Anne (David) Noorzad, Freemont, Calif.; two step-sons, Gerard (Rosalind) Jilek, Ashland, Ore. and Joseph Jilek, Madison; three step-grandchildren; a sister, Helen (Paul) Burkhart, Antigo; three brothers, Howard Schroeder, Pearson, Joseph (Carol) Schroeder, Antigo and Donald (Lois) Schroeder Antigo; a step-sister, Theresa (Werner) Baptist, Wausau; and two step-brothers, Adrian (Barbara) Leiterman, Antigo and James (Nancy) Leiterman, Manchester, MA.
In addition to his parents and wife, Norma he was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Therese Anne Wong; step-mother, Loretta Leiterman Schroeder; a sister-in-law, Eilene Schroeder; and a step-brother, Richard Leiterman.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at St. John Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with Reverend Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery with Antigo veterans conducting military rites. Visitation will be 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
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To the Schroeder Family ~
Our most heartfelt sympathies in the loss of Alvin.
" There's a road that's made of memories that goes from heart to heart. A path that spans the time that you will be apart. There's a bridge of special feelings and memories that you all share, may you find comfort in them until you meet again."
Sincerely,
Steve, Kat, & Amanda Jensen
My first job following high school graduation in 1961 was at the Gresch Implement Company, and Al was the nicest, most helpful person. I enjoyed working with him. I especially remember how he was always positive and smiling. Sincere sympathy to the family.
My sincere condolences to the family.
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