Orin W. Schroeder

October 20, 1916 - December 21, 2010

Orin W. Schroeder, 94, of Beaver Dam, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Marvin”s Manor, Fox Lake.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 11 AM at the Murray Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of service, at the funeral home. Rev. Dr. Mark J. Molldrem will officiate. Burial will take place at the North Burnett Cemetery.

Orin Schroeder was born on October 22, 1916 in the Town of Burnett, the son of Carl & Meta (Hanefeld) Schroeder. He married Velma Birkholz on September 7, 1940 at First Ev. Lutheran Church Beaver Dam. He had worked at Monarch Range for over 40 years, retiring in 1975. Orin was a member of First Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam, and had lived in Burnett Corners until moving to Beaver Dam in 1999. He loved to play cards as well as dance Polkas.

He is survived by his wife Velma, of Beaver Dam, a son Randy (Susan Jarapko), of Fox Lake, a daughter Rita (Jim) Gillmore, of Rochester, MN; also surviving are eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Iva (Leslie) Schwoch, Burnett Corners, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Ryan Schroeder in 1982, and a brother Alois Schroeder.

The Murray Funeral Home, 131 E. Maple Avenue in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010, 10:00am – 11:00am

Service Details

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010, 11:00am

Interment Details

North Burnett Cemetery-Burnett

Orin W. Schroeder, 94, of Beaver Dam, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Marvin”s Manor, Fox Lake. Services will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 11 AM at the Murray Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of service, at the funeral home. Rev. Dr.Continue Reading

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Velma I am so sorry for your loss. Orin will be missed. God''s Blessings to you and your family. Cindy B. Medical Associates

Knowing Orin and having the opportunity to be his neighbor was a great pleasure. He always had a smile for you and liked to joke around. Jess and I will always hold on to his memory. He was a great guy and we took great pleasure being able to call him Grandpa. We will surely miss him. To the Schroeder family you have our deepest sympathies on the death of your husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and our friend. Goodbye Orin (Grandpa). Thank you for the memories.

Dear Velma: I just learned that Orin passed away and I wanted to send you a message that I''m thinking of you. I''m sorry for this extremely sad time. I know that we have not seen each for a long time, but I think so fondly of you both and remember all of the extreme laughter we''ve had and how you and Orin have always opened your hearts and your home to Shawn and to me while Shawn and I were together. You are very special to me and have been like honorary grandparents to me. I will stop my goings on and remember Orin while you are celebrating his life tomorrow at 11. Please know that I am thinking of you here in Utah. Much Love, Craig

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