Rudy W., Schroeder

Rudy W. “Bud” Schroeder, 88, of Perryville passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born February 29, 1928 in Perry County, MO, son of William “Bill” and Anna A. (Kirn) Schroeder. He and Faye (Rudisaile) were married September 29, 1956 and celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage. She survives in Perryville. Rudy attended PHS and worked at the International Shoe Company. In 1949, he was proud to have won a 1948 Tucker Torpedo Sedan on a .35 ticket through the VFW. In 2013 he was invited to Chicago to see his original car and take it for a drive. In 1950 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and participated in the Korean Conflict. Upon returning home he worked at Sutterer’s Meat Market and Perryville Auto Supply. In 1968 he was hired by the US Post Office as letter carrier and window clerk. He retired in 1992. He was always active and belonged to the Capaha Antique Car Club. He enjoyed wood working, carpentry and working on cars. One of his recent projects was the restoration of a 1928 Model A. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was honored to attend the Honor Tour for Veterans in Washington, D.C. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by two brothers, Paul B. “Doc” (Diane) Schroeder of Perryville and Leroy “Skeeter” (the late Doris) Schroeder of New York. He was a kind and gentle man and the proud father of two sons, Jeff (Maureen) Schroeder of Perryville and Steve (Marlisa) Schroeder of Pleasant Hope, MO. He had two grandsons, Cole (Jenni) Schroeder of Chester, IL, Dane Schroeder of Festus, three granddaughters, Aislinn (Jason) Carter of Chester and Ellie and Carly Schroeder of Pleasant Hope. He had three great grandchildren, Camille and Lincon Schroeder and Roman Carter of Chester, Il. Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Thursday, January 26 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and on Friday from 6:30 – 10:00 am. Funeral Service will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Friday at 10:00 am with Pastor Dennis Cebulak and Steve Schroeder co-officaiting. Burial Home Cemetery with military Graveside Service provided by American Legion & Delta Team. Memorials are preferred to American Cancer Society. Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

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Rudy W., Schroeder

February 29, 1928 - January 22, 2017