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Dorothy Schroeder

Obituary of Dorothy Ann Schroeder

Dorothy Ann Schroeder, 86, of Fort Atkinson passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020.

Dorothy was born on April 14th, 1933 in Goodrich, WI to Adrian and Cecelia (Kaiser) Romens. She spent her early life in Athens, WI where she graduated from Athens High School. Shortly after, she married William G. Schroeder on October 19th, 1957 and moved to Palmyra. They spent most of their married life farming in the Jefferson County area. She also was employed at Highsmiths for many years and recently retired from Jonas Office Products. She volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul in Fort Atkinson during her later years as well.

Dorothy enjoyed tending to her gardens, sewing, making beautiful quilts, and spending time with family. Dorothy had a passion for bowling and belonged to several leagues over the years. She participated in county, state, and national tournaments. She was also an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Dorothy is survived by her five daughters, Gwen (Dwight) Slocum of Whitewater, Gayle (Ray) Lunder of Edgerton, Geri (Scott) Doebereiner of Warner Robins, GA, Gina (Jeff) Frohmader of Fort Atkinson, Gloria (Jerry) Schroeder-Klokow of Appleton; ten grandchildren, Ross (Jess) Slocum, Stacie (Craig) Wild, Weston (Breanna) Lunder, Nicole Lunder, Emily (Chris) Hunold, Jennifer (Chasen) Thompson, Ashley (Jamey) Kuske, Natalie (Justin) Veale, Allison Thompson, Rhiley Frohmader; eight great-grandchildren, Linnea Wild, Ryker Wild, Mitchell Hunold, Quinn Hunold, Grayson Birdsill, Gavin Birdsill, Braedon Kuske, Beckett Veale, Kohana Taylor; siblings, Dale (Sue) Romens, Gary (Diane) Romens, Rodney (Patti) Romens, Elaine Weiler, Karen Carrothers, Bunny (DuWayne) Brown; sisters-in-law, Lolly Romens, Marge Romens-Doerrer, Evelyn Romens; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Adrian, and Cecelia Romens; husband, William Schroeder; eight siblings; Jean, Glenn, Brian, Sandy, James, Alan, Donna, and Elmo.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 1660 Endl Blvd, Fort Atkinson, WI. Family will be available to greet you at 10AM with Mass to follow at 11AM.  A luncheon is planned following Mass.

Memorials may be sent to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Rainbow Hospice.

The family would like to give special thanks to Father Tim Renz and the staff at Rainbow Hospice for their excellent care. They also extend thanks to Dorothy’s local siblings, who helped support them and Dorothy during this time.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

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Saturday
4
July

Visitation

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, July 4, 2020
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1660 Endl Blvd
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States
Saturday
4
July

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 am - 11:45 am
Saturday, July 4, 2020
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1660 Endl Blvd
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States