Darrell was born in Olpe, KS on May 16, 1934, the son of Benjamin Ernest “Bud” and Sophia Martha (Kettner) Schroeder. Darrell had one brother Milford Schroeder who pre-deceased him in December 2020. Darrell served in the US Army. He married Marjorie Alice May on May 17, 1957, in Prairie Village KS. Marjorie continues to reside in Arizona. Darrell is also survived by his daughter Angela M. (Schroeder) Ford of Overland Park, KS and his son Stephen C. Schroeder of Mesa, AZ. Darrell had 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery west of Olpe, KS. Father Nicholas Ashmore of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be conducting the service. Military Honors by Lowry-Funston Post #1980, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ball-McColm Post #5, American Legion.
Memorial contributions by the American Diabetes Association and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
