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Frederick W. Schroeder

  • December 17, 1925 - March 13, 2011
  • La Porte, Indiana
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“It has been many years since I delivered papers to your parents. I would see them around town every now and then. Sorry to hear of your dad's passing...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Gary Tilling - La Porte, IN

“Its been many years since I've seen the two of you but have thought of you often, you both are in my thoughts and prayers. I'll never forget that big...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Dan Wegiel - La Porte, IN

“Remember Fred from visiting our Grandma Florie at her apt in No. Liberty. Fred and Colleen's visits were much appreciated. Thankful for their love...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Hough Family No Liberty - Osceola, IN

“Fred and Clea were the best neighbors anyone could ask for. My daughter, Madison and I will miss his awesome sense of humor. Your family is in our...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Connie Tobar - LaPorte, IN

“Fred and Clea were the best neighbors anyone could ask for. My daughter, Madison and I will miss his awesome sense of humor. Your family is in our...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Connie Tobar - LaPorte, IN

“I have great memories of Uncle Fred..The fireworks in Fish Lake have to be the BEST that make me smile every time..You will be missed very much...I...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Lea Anne Jones - IN

“You are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Fred will certainly be missed. He was a good man. ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Cindy Reznick - Sonoma, CA

“Colleen,You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering all the great times we had together. Love, Carol ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Carol Koenemann - LaPorte, IN


Frederick W. Schroeder, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at La Porte Hospital. He was born December 17, 1925 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Charles F. Schroeder and Myrtle (Lower) Schroeder. Frederick had been a delivery driver for Bonnie Baking for twenty-three years; he also served as a LaPorte City Police Office for thirteen years. He was a member of LaPorte Missionary Church, LaPorte VFW Post #1130, Teamsters, and Veteran of the US Marines during WW II. Frederick enjoyed baking bread, he was nicknamed "The Candy Man", because he loved giving out candy. Frederick enjoyed helping people. On June 22, 1947, in LaPorte, IN, he married Colleen Heusi Schroeder who survives. He is also survived by his two sons - Michael (Betsy) Schroeder of West Webster, NY, Timothy (Ann) Schroeder of Rochester, NY; five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Frederick was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and four sisters. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday March 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Carl Galloway officiating. Interment will follow at the Patton Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010 Rockville, MD 20852 or Dialysis Association, P.O. Box 51362 GMF, Boston, MA 02205-1362.