Allen C. Schroeder's Obituary
Allen C. Schroeder, age 76, of Rodney passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013. He was born July 14, 1936 in Grant Township, the son of Carl A. and Matie E. (Hanson) Schroeder. Allen graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1954. Following high school, he earned an Associate's Degree in Ag-Mechanics from Michigan State University. He farmed his entire life and owned and operated Schroeder's General Store and Dairy Equipment in Grant Center. He worked at Ferris for 12 years prior to retiring. Allen had been a long time member of the Farm Bureau. He enjoyed restoring old farm equipment with his grandson, Alec. Allen is survived by Lois (Peterson) his wife of 56 years, two sons, Marc and Connie Schroeder of Barryton, Jim Bob Squires of Reed City, one daughter Chris Schroeder of Grant Center, eight grandchildren, Jessica and Jimmy Nellis, Stacey Schroeder and Garry Heckard, Alec Schroeder and Teresa Byrnes, James, Deven and Tyler Squires, Melanie and Rick Kailing and Shelly Millis, one sister, Valrey and Jim Wright of Cheboygan, and daughter-in-law Dawn Schroeder. Allen was very proud of his family and his extended family, Roger and Towna, Nick and Teresa, Joe and Katie and Roger Aris. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Steven Schroeder. Funeral Services for Allen will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Grant Center United Methodist Church with Pastor Lyle Ball officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-8 p.m. at the Mohnke Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grant Center Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Grant Center United Methodist Church.
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