Bobby A. Schroeder

Bobby A. Schroeder, 84, of Victoria was welcomed into the gates of heaven Wednesday, April 27, 2016. He was born September 11, 1931 in Victoria to the late Monroe and Lillie Vogt Schroeder. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was retired from Union Carbide. Bobby was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church where he served as an usher and faithfully sang in the choir. Bobby spent time in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He regularly shared fish and game with his family and friends. Bobby is probably most remembered for the many hours he devoted to visiting nursing homes and hospitals. He would arrive with a smile on his face, a small stuffed animal and provide a song from his heart. He never left without giving a loving hug and leaving a small silver cross. Bobby also enjoyed dancing.

Survivors include his sons, Blane Schroeder and his wife, Diane and Michael Shane Schroeder and his wife, Julie; sister, Lillie Mae Hosek and her husband, Henry; all of Victoria; brother-in-law, Ed Tagliabue; companion, Doris Luhn; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and a host of friends.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth A. Schroeder, a sister, Joyce Tagliabue and a brother, Monroe L. Schroeder.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Monday, May 2, 2016 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Rev. Ryan Kowlessar officiating. Burial with flag folding under the auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chad Verrett, Justin Schroeder, Joshua Schroeder, Elizabeth Ann Schroeder, Bradly Schroeder and Douglas Schroeder. Honorary pallbearers will be Monroe Schroeder, Jr., Henry Hosek III, Roger Barnett, Paul Martin, Dwight Martin, Curtis Martin, David Martin and Kenneth Martin.

Memorials may be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 4102 N. Ben Jordan, Victoria, Texas, 77901.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.