Robert A. Schroeder, age 99, of Sheboygan Falls peacefully entered his heavenly home on Sunday,
March 9
th
, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1925, to German parents William and Martha (Duening)
Schroeder. Bob grew up in Sheboygan attending Immanuel Lutheran Church and school until 6
th grade.
His family then moved to Six Corners, and with no buses at the time, his father would drop him off at the
Our Town Cheese Factory, where he first met Evelyn, the woman who would later become his wife. He
continued his education at Sheboygan Falls High School, commuting in a 1929 Model A Ford that his
father bought him.
After high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Army Air Force Cadet Pilot Training Program. At just
18, he earned his wings at a B-25 bomber pilot and was commissioned as an officer in 1945. While
serving he wrote letters to Evelyn and during visits home he would always go by her, he knew she was
the one he wanted to marry.
Following his service, Bob worked for Kohler before attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison under
the GI Bill earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He then embarked on a 36-year career
at Kohler Co., specializing in electrical controls for generators. Bob and Evelyn married on June 14, 1947
while he was in his senior year of college.
A devoted husband and father Bob and Evelyn built their first home together and later constructed their
permanent home with the help of family and friends. They raise two sons, Larry and Gary. Bob had a
knack for fixing things, becoming and authorized Lionel Service Station operator for 55 years, and
building an impressive O Gauge train layout. He also took pride in repairing cars and tackling home
projects.
Bob and Evelyn were passionate travelers, taking road trips across the U.S. including a drive on the
Alaska Highway, and visiting countries such as England, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland,
France, China, Japan and Russia. They were avid golfers with Evelyn even achieving a hole-in-one.
Faith was central to Bob’s life. He served as head elder, recording secretary, and usher at the Lutheran
Church of Our Redeemer before transferring to St. Paul in Sheboygan Falls. He contributed to the church
through woodworking projects and was active in Bible study.
Bob’s life was one of dedication to his family, his faith, his work, and his many passions. He was a man of
integrity, resourcefulness, and kindness. His love for life and unwavering faith were gifts to all who knew
him. He will be deeply missed.
Bob is survived by his sons, Larry (MaryJo) Schroeder and Gary (Carol) Schroeder; grandchildren,
Jessica (Jim) Bosovic and Jason (Andrea) Schroeder; great-grandchildren, Lily and Cara; nephews Rick
and Ken (Tina) Yurk; and niece Kay Yurk.
He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Schroeder; his parents; his sister Betty Yurk.
Family and friends may gather at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 730 Cty Rd PPP Sheboygan Falls, WI, on
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00pm,
with Pastor Adam Wolfe officiating. Burial at Lutheran Cemetery, Sheboygan will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Gathering Place (St. Paul Lutheran
Church, Sheboygan Falls).
The family would like to thank the nurses who took care of Bob in various areas at Pine Haven. The
family would also like to give a special thanks to Barbara Wagner; David Klunk; Tiffany Perl and Kenric
Hietala for their love and support.
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