Elmer Schroeder

Elmer L. Schroeder, 92, of Oak Grove, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025.

He was born June 8, 1932, in Sedalia, son of Walter H. Schroeder and Ida F. (Cochran) Schroeder.

Elmer and his twin sister (Earline) were born during the great depression. He was raised by his grandparents in Cole Camp, MO. He lived the majority of his adult life in Chicago, Il., where he met his wife and raised his family.

Elmer loved people, building things with his hands, Mexican food, pizza, ham and beans with cornbread and most of all a cold beer!

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, three brothers, his wife Shirley (Whitlock) Schroeder, and son Donnald L. Schroeder.

He is survived by his children, Ronald L. Schroeder (IL), Marty Schroeder (IL), Virginia Schroeder (WA), Elmer L. Schroeder, Jr (NM) Charlie Gibson (CA), Susie Gibson (IL), and niece/caregiver, Jackie Oaks (MO).

Graveside services will be held Friday, April 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia.