William A. Schroeder

After a hard fight, William Alexander Schroeder, at the age of 86, passed away at Kathy’s Hospice on Thursday, October 17th, 2013. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Seelow) and father of Cynthia (James) Moser & William (Mary) Schroeder. Grandfather to Sara (Josh) Janzer, Katie (Andrew) Nichols, William (Heather) Schroeder, Jennifer Schroeder & Ben Janzer. Great Grandfather to Luke, Madelyn & Billy. Born in Milwaukee, WI, March 6, 1927 to Juergen & Gertrude (Horn) Schroeder. Bill was a graduate of UW Madison, attended the New York Naval Academy and was a retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy. He served as the Ozaukee County Board Chairman from 1974-1987 and was a member of the Cedarburg Fire Department & American Legion. Survived by brothers, Robert (Barb) Schroeder Sr., Jack (Pat) Schroeder, four nephews, family & friends. Preceded in death by sons, Michael John & Christopher John, and grandson Michael Christopher. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 24th at 11:00am at Advent Lutheran Church in Cedarburg, WI. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to The American Cancer Society and The Multiple Sclerosis Society. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to The American Cancer Society and The Multiple Sclerosis Society.