Darrell was born in Albany, OR to Herbert A. Schroeder and Mabel Elizabeth Beeson Schroeder on May 17, 1923. Darrell had one brother, Ed, who was nine years older. Darrell graduated from Mill City High School in 1941. After serving three years in the Army during WWII in North Africa and Italy, Darrell completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Forest Engineering from Oregon State College. It was during this time he read a newspaper clip that included a photo of Patricia Meisinger, who had just returned from USO service in the South Pacific, where she served as a talented accordion musician. Darrell and Patricia went on to marry on September 8, 1946. Together, they raised two children, Julie and Scott, and enjoyed 71 years of marriage.
Darrell worked 41 years for Stimson Lumber Company and retired as President and CEO of Stimson Lumber. His career took his family to Crescent City, California for 23 years, where he eventually served as President of Crescent City Rotary Club, the California Forest Protection Association, the California Redwood Association and the Redwood Inspection Service. He later served on the Board of the World Forestry Center, and had recently been inducted into the Leadership Hall of The World Forestry Center.
A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fly fishing, tennis and golf. He enjoyed spending time with family in Sun River at their vacation home. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Patricia Schroeder; children Julie Reeves and Scott (Mary) Schroeder; grandchildren Tyler Reeves, Erin Schroeder and David (Michelle) Schroeder; great-grandchildren Preston Day, Adelynn and Norah Schroeder and one expected Schroeder great-grandson in August 2018.
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