Robert Henry Schroeder
Published August 23, 2004
Former islander Robert Henry Schroeder died Aug. 23, at Alpine Way Retirement Apartments in Shelton. He was 86.
He was born March 22, 1918, in Grays Harbor County to John and Edith (Stokes) Schroeder.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-45, earning the rank of corporal.
He married Jessie May Louden on Dec. 21, 1942 in Bakersfield, Calif. He spent his career as a postal worker on Bainbridge Island before retiring in 1971 and moving to Shelton.
He was a past president of the Kiwanis Club. He traveled around the U.S. with his wife in their recreational vehicle, and enjoyed a good martini with friends.
His brother Richard Schroeder preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Jessie May Schroeder of Shelton; son Robert Louden Schroeder of Lasqueti Island, British Columbia; brother John Schroeder of Aberdeen; and grandchild Rye Schroeder of Nelson, B.C.
No services will be held. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1551 Broadway St., Suite 200, Tacoma 98402-3332. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home in Shelton.
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