Milton Isadore Schroeder

On Saturday, April 30, 2011, the Lord called home his son Milton Schroeder, age 83. Milton was born August 1, 1927 to parents, John and Anne(Werner)Schroeder. Milton grew up in Oshkosh where he worked as a union bricklayer and in the maintenance department at Merrill Middle and Elementary schools. Milton was loved by his family and friends and called by many different names including: Milty, Meatma, husband, son, daddy, grandpa and uncle. He was well known for the twinkle in his eye and that sassy grin that usually meant he was up to something funny! At age 17 Milton enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed on the Island of Palawan in the Philippines. Milton married Betty Heiser on November 24, 1950. They moved into the house that they built and raised a daughter, Jeanne. Always one for a good time, Milton enjoyed many hobbies. It wasnt uncommon to find him fishing down at his boat house on the Fox River, tying flies, golfing, or hunting with his family. He loved spending time at the family cottage. He also enjoyed his Thursday night Smokers in the basement of his home where hed be singing, playing the washtub and joking with friends. Milton is survived by his spouse Betty, daughter Jeanne (Bill) Rupnick of Oshkosh, Wis., four grandchildren: Alan Rupnick, Oshkosh, Wis.; Jan Rupnick, Oshkosh, Wis.; Matt (Tenny) Rupnick, Laurens, S.C.; David (special friend Jeanni Marie Kinden) Rupnick, Vancouver, Wash.; three great grandchildren: Anmei Rupnick, Brayden Rupnick and Ames Rupnick; two sisters, Susanne (Gene) LaRose, Stevens Point, Wis and Marge Drexler, Oshkosh Wis., many nieces and nephews and his best buddy since fifth grade, Les Schaick of Owensboro, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: John and Larry, and two infant children: Gail and James. The family would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude for the compassionate caring Milton received in his final days from the caregivers and staff at Evergreen Retirement Community and Heartland Home Health and Hospice. It is because of all of you, that his journey home was one filled with love. The funeral is being held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at at 6:30 PM at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, St. Vincent Church located at 1225 Oregon Street (corner of South Park Ave and Oregon Street). A visitation at the church will be held from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a mass to follow.

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic -St. Vincent site



1225 Oregon Street
Oshkosh
WI
54902

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
3:00 to 6:30 PM



St. Jude the Apostle Catholic -St. Vincent site



1225 Oregon Street
Oshkosh
WI
54902

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
6:30 PM



Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery




Oshkosh
WI
54902