Rose Elaine Schroeder, 80, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Fairfield. She was born January 14, 1938 in Miamisburg. Rose was a 1956 graduate of Miamisburg High School. She was a former member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church in Miamisburg where she ran ‘The Little School’ for fourteen years. Rose was currently a member of Faith Lutheran Church where she led the Sew-n-Such Quilting Ministry, Grace Circle and the Bereavement Luncheon Ministry. She also was an active member of various other church committees. Rose taught for many years and touched many lives. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Rose is survived by her children, Scott (Cheryl) Schroeder of Niskayuna, NY, Jeff (Kimm) Schroeder of Miamisburg and LuAnn Grimm of Fort Thomas, KY; grandchildren, Liz (Ryan) Walker, Alex and Andie Schroeder, Jack, Abby and Ansley Grimm; brother, Paul (Vicki) Phillabaum of Middletown; sister-in-law, Sherry Phillabaum of West Carrollton; brother-in-law, Carl Schroeder of Miamisburg; as well as five nieces and nephews. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Schroeder; father, Perry Phillabaum; mother, Mary (Carl) Rice; son-in-law, Jeff Grimm; brothers, Gail and George Phillabaum.