Kenneth Ray Schroder, 92, of Plymouth, Indiana passed away at 8:41 am, Friday, August 11, 2023, in his residence.
On March 5, 1931, he was born in Idaville, Indiana to Robert W. and Fanny (Kepfer) Schroder. He was united in marriage to Helen L. (Hesler) Rusk on January 29, 1966, in Lafayette. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2015. Kenneth was then united in Marriage to M. Eileen Wright on March 31, 2016, in Merritt Island, Florida, who survives.
Kenneth graduated from Reynolds High School in 1949. He then attended International Business College. He moved to Plymouth in 1970, where he worked for Nipsco for 26 years, retiring on April 1, 1992. He was Past President of Marshall County Industrial Corp. and a member of Plymouth Development Corp. and Indiana Workforce Development for 8 years. He loved reading and fishing in Northern Michigan. He enjoyed taking care of his yard and home. Also, he loved playing cards, board games and working jigsaw puzzles.
He is also survived by two sons, Roger (Michele) Schroder and Robert (Nancy) Schroder, both of South Bend; 2 grandchildren, Brian, and Michael and 4 great grandchildren; Ella, Alyssa, Redford and Crosby. Kenneth is also survived by 3 stepchildren; Ed (Patti) Wright, Plymouth, Chris Wright, Plymouth, Kimberly (Jamey) Morrison, Plymouth; 7 step-grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren. He is also preceded in death by his son, Jerry W. Schroder and 2 sisters, Value Rader, and Mardell Wayne.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the funeral home with Pastor Chuck Krieg officiating. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery, Stockwell, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made in Kenneth’s memory to Boys and Girls Clubs of Marshall County, 314 E. Jefferson Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563.
Anne Maesaka says
Eileen, please accept our condolences for the loss of Ken. He was such a joy to be around and we feel lucky to have know him for many years. Anne and John Maesaka ( Richard Kitt’s daughter and son-in-law).
Carolyn Mills-Utter says
Ken was a great man. He and Helen was both clients of mine. I enjoyed them both. He loved talking about NASCAR while getting a haircut. RIP Ken🙏🙏🙏
Deborah Booker says
Eileen I am so very sorry to hear about Ken. You two were such a sweet couple. Hugs and prayers for you.
Deb Booker from cards at the Senior Center.
Loren and Doloris Bowling in Cape Canaveral says
We have many happy memories of Ken beginning at the Diplomat in Cocoa Beach. We will never forget the eleven consecutive Thanksgiving Dinners we spent with Ken beginning in 2008. We celebrated many St. Patrick’s Days, Easters, and Christmases together with Ken and other close friends at the Diplomat. There were many memorable birthday celebrations and happy hours shared with the same group of friends. We were fortunate to know and love Helen, Eileen, Bob, Nancy, Roger and Michelle. We will miss the Birthday cards and the holiday cards and the phone calls.
Loren and Doloris Bowling, Cape Canaveral, FL
Arlene McCan says
Eileen,
I was sorry to learn of Ken’s passing. Please accept my condolences. Let’s keep in touch.
Love,
Arlene
Doug & Linda Dewey says
So sorry for your loss Eileen
He was a great person.
We enjoyed being around him. Always had fun playing cards with you guys. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lois Curtis says
Ken was a great friend and a gentleman. We spent many hours talking with him, listening to his reviews on books that he had or was currently reading and of course always getting a chuckle every time I received an asparagus recipe from him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our love to his entire family.
Linda Starr says
We’re so sad for the sudden passing of Ken. Please accept our sympathy. May he rest in peace!
Chuck and Jeanie Golliher says
We enjoyed meeting Ken in Cocoa Beach at The Diplomat. He will be missed!
Elizabeth Wilcockson says
Eileen and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Such a kind and caring man! Rest in Peace Ken. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Betty
Gail & Gary Kincaid says
Eileen, our prayers are with you and all your family at Ken’s passing.
We are thankful for his love and companionship he had for you.
At this time of loss we ask God to care for your deepest needs.
Shirley Gidley says
So sorry to hear about Ken. We were just chatting this last week!
Enjoyed working with him and also with Helen.
Eileen, you have made him happy these last years.
I send my thoughts to all of his family .
May you all find peace with the knowledge of his happiness and with his maker.
Kenney and Dee Harrison says
It has taken us nearly a week to sit down and write this note to a family that has meant so much to us — Ken and Helen were some of the first people we met in Florida — we shared families, birthdays, holidays and puzzles!!! Our families became like a family. With the addition of Eileen, our family grew and we watched concerts along with sporting events – we spoke with Ken about our jobs, our retirement plans, and life in general. We were blessed to have spent time with them during ‘happy hour’ and on the beach. We truly loved this gentle-man and the time he shared with us. We will miss him and wish Eileen, Roger and Bobby wonderful memories to guide them through this time. Our deepest condolences to all. Sending Iowa Love!!
Sheryl A. Mihaljevic says
I was so Blessed to be able to call you Uncle Kenny for over 55 years. You always knew just the right thing to say to comfort me after both my parents died. A piece of my heart is gone with you. I will forever cherish all of the memories of You, Aunt Eileen, Aunt Helen, Mom & Dad and Our Families. Always Part of My Heart ❤️
Sheryl A. Mihaljevic says
We are thinking of each of you at this time of loss, searching for the right words to express our deepest sympathy. We seem to be unable to find the right words because you all mean so much to us, and Kenny was so special to us. Words seem inadequate. So we will send our Love, God’s Grace, and Peace to be with you.🌹
Bob & Donna Taber Whitmer says
Eileen,
Our deepest sympathies to the Schroder family. Ken was a good guy who will be missed my many. Soar with the angels Ken! RIP