Grace was born August 7, 1937 in Iowa City, Iowa to Mary and Francis Kampling. She lived near Clinton, IA for almost 20 years.
She graduated from St. Mary's school in 1955. In 1956 she married LeRoy E. Schroeder on February 11. They lived in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois the last 52 years.
Grace was a member of Sacred Heart for 50 years where she served in the nursery, the Rosarian Society, and several committees. She was also employed with Union Special in Huntley for 22 years after 10 year of farming.
She is survived by two sons and six daughters, Larry (Evie) Schroeder, Andrew (Charlotte) Schroeder, Chris (John) Wendt, Donna (Greg) Jensen, Marcia Schroeder, Denise Schroeder, Ginny Proffitt, Kelly (Jon) Greer; her daughter-in-law, Gayle Schroeder; her grandkids, Jennifer, Patrick, Nick, Jonathan, Jeremy, Shannon, Travis, Michelle, Daniel, Chad, Katie, Amanda, Trisha, Tanya, Adrienne, Michael, Spring, Tyler, Austin, Ashley, Sara, Jaci O, Bryce; 24 great and four great-great grandkids; her brother, Joe (Inez) Kampling; three sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law; many, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy; her parents; son, LeRoy "Butch" Schroeder Jr; grandsons, Jesse and Keegan; granddaughters, Tina, Peggy, Trina; brother, George Kampling; and her bestest friend, Kay Miller.
Services for Grace will be at a later date when we are all able to gather safely.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for the care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to Marengo-Union Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.
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