Wayne Sanford Schroeder

WAYNE SANFORD SCHROEDER November 17, 1937 - July 7, 2014 Wayne Sanford Schroeder, age 76, a long time Park Rapids area resident entered Heaven on Monday, July 7, 2014 while a resident of the Heritage Living Center, in Park Rapids, MN with his loved ones at his side, following a valiant battle against brain cancer. Wayne was born on November 17, 1937 to Henry William and Andria Sophia (Skogen) Schroeder, in Heron Lake, MN. He was baptized at the Heron Lake Hospital on December 2, 1937 and was confirmed on May 6, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brewster, MN. Wayne received his early education in a country school near Brewster and graduated from the Brewster High School with the Class of 1956. He helped Royce Hollan with his Apiarian (honey bee) business for three summers, working in Texas and Minnesota. He also helped his dad on the farm during that time. February 1st, 1959, Wayne was united in marriage to Sue Corlene Richter at Our Saviors Lutheran church in Windom, MN. After their marriage the couple moved to Park Rapids, MN where Wayne farmed for 54 years. Wayne was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, singing in the choir most of his life. He served 12 years on the Central Minnesota Irrigation Corp. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sue of Park Rapids, two children; son, Dan Schroeder of Park Rapids and daughter, Peggy (David) Miller of Red Lake Falls, MN. Two grandchildren: Mikayla and Joshua Miller; three siblings: Corlene Hanson and husband, Vernon of Jackson, MN, Alvin Schroeder and his wife, Carol of Tea, SD, and sister-in-law Delores Schroeder of Windom. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother Willard. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Park Rapids with Reverend James Neubauer and Reverend Tim Heinecke officiating. Vocalists will include Mike Poole, the St. Johns Senior Choir, Frank Schaap and Lynne Just. The organist will be Missy Koch. Active Casket Bearers will be: Bruce Schroeder, Brian Schroeder, Dewey Ledin, Gordy Van De Venter, Ray Gartner, Nick Haas, Todd Nordvick, Lyle Dean Luther and David Richter. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Loren & Julie Avenson, Jake & Florence Jacobson, Dwaine & Donna McCullion, Ervan & Marie Ophus, Frank & Carla Schaap, Morrie & Joanne Sylvester, Bill & Carol Valtinson, Ruth & Karen Van De Venter, Debbie Haas and family, Rhonda Nordvick & Brittney, Jim & Laura Schauer and Sandi Kendall. Interment will be made in the Greenwood Cemetery of Park Rapids. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Friday evening at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. To leave on line condolences please visit www.jonespearson.com.