Joseph David Schroeder
September 9, 2016Share using:
Joseph David Schroeder, 32 passed from this Earth to Heaven on Friday, September 9th, 2016.
Joseph was born on September 17, 1983 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of David Schroeder, of Milwaukee, WI and Patti (Butt) Schroeder of Dubuque, Iowa. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 2002 and attended Baltimore Community College in Baltimore, Maryland.
Growing up, he played baseball with the Yankee Independent League and had a soft spot in his heart for the Chicago Cubs. He loved playing chess, taking walks and going to Bingo with his friends.
Joe was a kind and gentle man who touched many hearts. He was a passionate musician, who along with friends, started the band “Schroeder”. He played different instruments, was a gifted digital composer and excelled at website design.
He spent a great deal of his adulthood involved in grassroots political and social activism. Joe fought tirelessly for social justice.
He is survived by his parents, David Schroeder, of Milwaukee, and Patricia (Butt) Schroeder of Dubuque; his brothers Ryan (Renza) Schroeder, Erich Schroeder and sister Katy Schroeder. Nephews Niccolo and Matteo and niece Morgan. His uncle Steve (Sue) Butt; his aunt Meg (Frank) Koch and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim Butt, Jane (Pauly) Butt and Robert and Joyce Schroeder.
Joe, you are loved and missed. No one can ever take your place and though your time with us was short, you left an indelible mark on us all… Thank you
A Joseph Schroeder memorial fund will be established. Private family services were held celebrating Joe’s life.
The Schroeder family has been blessed with the prayers, love and abundant support of family, friends and co-workers – you’ve been the visible Christ to us. We also want to thank Pat Leonard, Kristin Leonard-Bertsch and Edward Leonard, for the sensitive and caring way they walked us through this difficult time.
