Thomas Andrew Schroeder, age 83, died Friday, January 6, 2017 at his home in Clayton, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.
Thomas Andrew Schroeder was born on May 5, 1933 in Springfield, Illinois to Andrew Jacob Schroeder and Ena (Hales) Schroeder. He left high school early to join the US Navy and served in the Navy Seabees during the Korean War. Thomas married Gwyn (Hawthorn) Schroeder on November 5, 1955 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in California for fifteen years and then moved to Oregon where they lived until Thomas retired. After he retired in 1997 they moved to Clayton, New Mexico. Thomas worked as a welder and he rebuilt houses and trucks and was a cabinet maker. He was a member of the Clayton Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Norma, Peggy and Janet and a grandson; Jeffrey Schroeder.
SURVIVORS:
WIFE: Gwyn Schroeder of Clayton, New Mexico.
2 SONS: Thomas Phillip Schroeder and Patty of Milton-Freewater, Oregon and Ricky Dean Schroeder and Cheryl of Clayton, New Mexico.
3 GRANDCHILDREN: Michael Schroeder of Oregon and Christopher Schroeder and Kevin Schroeder both of Washington.
2 SISTERS: Dorothy Hight of California and Ada Filutze and Jim of New York.
1 BROTHER: Andrew Schroeder and Betty of California.
And numerous nieces and nephews.
