Bill was born and raised in Allentown, PA. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Sarah Doherty Schroeder, brother Ed Schroeder, and other dear family and friends. He is survived by: wife Ginger McLean Schroeder; daughter Ellen (Tim) Graf; son Mark (Emily) Schroeder; grandsons Will, Sam, Eddie, and Ben; step-children Kristen Steinhilber (Paul) McGlaughlin and Scott (Jordan) Steinhilber; and step granddaughters Hadley and Nettie. Siblings Jim (Rose) Schroeder, Mary (Mike) Polansky, Julie (Sam) Johnson, and sister-in-law Pat Schroeder as well as countless nieces and nephews, friends, neighbors, and colleagues mourn with us. Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971.
In learning of Bill’s death, a friend stated that Bill was “a man most men could learn from.” Bill loved golf and his 50+ years of golf buddies; flowers and bees; working and problem solving; red wine and a good meal; teasing everyone he met; college sports; and above all, family and friends.
In honor of Bill, family suggests making a contribution to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, planting something that blooms, tending a birdfeeder, taking a walk, drinking the good wine, or hitting the links. Every day, do something that makes you better.
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Due to Covid health concerns, William Schroeder's memorial will be streamed online at 12 noon, Tuesday, September 22.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates tributes to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital on William’s behalf:
https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=wtg-lz-donatenow
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