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Dec 9th, 1928 - Nov 13th, 2014Funeral: 3 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Galen “Red” Schroeder, age 85, of Flora, Illinois passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at his home in Flora.
Red was born December 9, 1928 in Flora to Francis and Gladys Schroeder. He married Betty Richardson Snyder on November 28, 1987. Red operated S&E Sales and Service for over 40 years performing plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and sheet metal work. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed being with family, was a St. Louis Cardinal fan, and always enjoyed attending various local high school sport activities. Red also participated in several outdoor activities including catfishing, deer and turkey hunting, and spending time at deer camp at “On The Hill”.
Red is survived by his wife: Betty Schroeder of Flora; a son: Tyler Schroeder and wife Susan of Flora and their children: Emily (Chad) Milner and sons Trevin, Ethan and Landon, Carrie (Daniel) Nussmeyer and son Nolan, and John Schroeder; a son: Brent Schroeder and wife Kathy of Charleston and their children Kyle Schroeder and Jared Schroeder; and a daughter: Kyra Houk and husband Ted of Palm City, FL and their daughter: Alyssa (Kenneth) Barber and children Aidan, Telise, Jackson, and Carson; step-daughter: Jill Fehrenbacher and husband Jim of Flora and their children: Andy (Missy) Fehrenbacher and children Charlie and Olivia and Jeff (Tracy) Fehrenbacher and daughter Stella; step-daughter: Sharla Todd and husband Robin of Flora and their children Angela (Tyler) Vincent and sons Max and Will, and Jordan Baird; and step-son: Clay Snyder of Flora. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son: Ronnie, and a brother: Eldon Schroeder.
A funeral service for Red Schroeder will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with visitation from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. Memorial donations may be given to FHS Sports. To share a memory or express a condolence, please visit www.frankandbright.com.
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So sorry for your loss, your family is in my prayers.
My heartfelt condolences to your family - Red and my dad, Cliff Maddox, were the best of friends - always enjoyed seeing him at Grandma's Kitchen with my grandma, Thelma Lee - he was forever young!
Sorry for the loss of your loved one.
I have many wonderful memories of Red, going back to 1967 when I first came to Flora, and he was my first landlord, renting me the land on Holman Street, where I parked my trailer. He was a fine man, and a great Grandfather to my children. I will miss him driving by my house, always giving me a wave and a smile.
Prayers to your families during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kyra. and family. Diane Caudle
our thoughts and prayers for strength are for Reds' family. Red was a great guy that will be missed. Rest in Peace, Red.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
So sorry for your families loss! Keeping each of you in our prayers!!
To Tyler, Brent and Kyra, My condolences in your loss. I remember your dad and the support he gave you during high school in all of your sports endeavors. He was a good man.
To the Schroeder and Snyder families: You have our deepest sympathy in your loss. Red was a good man. May your memories sustain you in the days ahead. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Your family is in our prayers
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know he will be sorely missed. May God comfort you through your grief and May your memories keep your loved one close in spirit until you see him again.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
A fine person will be missed
I grew up next door to his mother, dad so I have known him all my life and he will be missed.
Betty..."Red" was always one of my heroesYears ago he worked for my DAD (Clark) and was probably his favorite worker. and of course you were good friends with my sister (Barbara)..and your brother in law (Bill Snyder) was one of mybest buddies . All of that to say. I'm sorry for your loss, and join you in remembering "Red" and the good things that came to us because of him. God bless you Betty , your family and a great host of friends.
So sorry for your loss. God bless you all. He will give you comfort, and peace in your heart.
So sorry for your loss I remember your family and gladis and francis Schroeder grandma tucker lived next door played with u boys when we were very young so sorry again for your loss
Our deepest condolences to your family. Semper Fidelis...
Thoughts and prayers to you, so sorry about your loss.
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss.
thinking of you and keeping all of the family in our prayers
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Galen would come in to BP (back in the day) and hang out in the station for awhile. It was always great to talk to him. Prayers..........
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the fond memories help to bring Peace and Comfort to each of you.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
My sincerest sympathies on your loss. Uncle Red was a terrific person who I respected and admired. He was a great Uncle to my brothers and me growing up and I have many fond memories that I will always cherish. My family joins me in sending our thoughts and condolences.
So very sorry for your loss. Though it's been many years, I remember your Dad well. He was a great guy! Prayers of comfort go out to you all.
My sincere condolences.
Lynda and my sincere condolences. I emphatically agree with those many others who stated that 'Red was a Good Man'. This 'ole world needs many more such persons with the Christian qualities like those of the Galen 'Red' Schroeder that I recall.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, we hope looking back in memory will help comfort you tomorrow and the days to come.
Just learned this morning of Red's passing. We have been in California. Having lost my father April 30 of this year, I can say that we all know that life will end someday........but the loss continues beyond that day. I can say too, that the more you love and respect the individual, the more you will miss them. Red will be missed. We will forward our gift in his honor to Ryan at Frank and Bright.
So sorry for your lose. My Prayers are with you.
I remember many fun times spent at Omega Lake fishing for bass with Red and Tyler and, sometimes Brent. Red was such a good man and I want to thank him for his service to our country and for sharing such good memories fishing in his boat with me. Red taught Kristal quite a few metal bending tricks when she worked at S&E too. She was very fond of him and respected him as a businessman and friend.
So sorry for your loss. Mike and Lindy
Tyler and Susan..........so sorry to hear about Red. I have only fond memories of the S & E days. Red was always a person that I just enjoyed being around. I will always remember that smile. You were blessed! As always I miss your presence. Debbie and I send our love and best wishes always!
Sending prayers up, sorry for you loss..
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