Richard Schroeder

Richard L. Schroeder, 83, of Zanesville, OH went to his Lord on July 19, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1941 in Alton, Illinois, the son of the late Oliver and Ruth (Roberts) Schroeder of Godfrey, Illinois. Richard worked for Owens-Illinois Alton plant until the plant shut down. He then moved to PA and a year later moved to Zanesville. Richard retired from the Zanesville mould shop. He then co-owned Schroeder Vegetable Farm for several years. He loved gardening. While living in Illinois, Richard was a basketball referee for high school and college games. He was a huge fan of “March Madness”. Richard is survived by his wife of 19 Years, Karen (Severt) Schroeder. He has two children Kayla (Schroeder) Mueller and Darrell (Cory) Schroeder.  Two bonus children, Danielle (Joe) Beamer and Dawnielle Davis. Eleven grandchildren, Edward, Raymond, Robert, and Matthew (Jasmine Davis) Mueller, Aydan and Oliver Schroeder, Caiden, Evan and Ashton Lane, and Madelyn and Aubrey Beamer. Three great-grandchildren Cordelia Pape, and Aurora and Karson Mueller. Two brothers, Wayne (Peggy) Schroeder and Dan (Martha) Schroeder and his niece, Elizabeth Borkovec, and three nephews, Timothy, Daniel, and Alex Schroeder.

A memorial visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend George Van Voorhis will officiate. Donations may be made to the 5A’s Animal Shelter. A special thanks to Genesis ER, Genesis Hospice and the staff at the Morrison House.  Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com

Obit Provided By:
Gent Funeral Home