Passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Ute (Scherbarth) Schroeder for 52 years. Cherished father of Juergen and Patricia of British Columbia, Andrea and Kirk of Cambridge, ON, and Jennifer and Stephen of Seaforth, ON. Adored grandfather of Roz, Charmaine, Natalijia, Cheyenne; Kevin, Blake, Erika; Alexander, Cian, Katharina, Elizabeth and great-grandfather of Otto, Octavia, Ora, and Ripley. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Hannelora, Gisbert, Uwe, and Annalisa. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family in Germany, and his aunt and uncle in-law Viktor and Angelika Rautenberg. Predeceased by his siblings and in-law’s Alois, Bernahd, and Barbara, his parents Alois and Katharina (Schmitz) Schroeder and his parents-in-law Martin and Hildegard (Rautenberg) Scherbarth.
“Haltet die Ohren steif und macht weiter.”
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please check back for service details. Private family interment at Avondale Cemetery.
Donations to Alzheimer Society – Huron Perth would be appreciated by the family.
Amber
May he rest now in God’s embrace. His fight is over.
To the family my condolences.
Donna Herman
Sorry for your loss Ute and family. Enjoyed getting to know U all.
Patricia
May is soul find his peace.
My condolences to the family
Kimberly Chambers
Uti,Jen,Andrea,Jay and family’s
..Will was a great man …John and I were so honored to get to know him throughout the yrs and join your family …
I will cherish all the memories with your dad .
I loved him and so blessed to have him in my life when my father couldn’t be
I am so grateful for the time I got to spend with him on Friday and I will always remember him
R.I.P Will ….
Love The Chambers xoxoxo