Obituaries
Gerald R. “Chat” Schroeder
October 8, 1939 - February 17, 2025
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VISITATION
February 22, 2025 | 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday - Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles
- Funeral Services
- February 22, 2025 | 11:00 A.M. Saturday
- Yurs Funeral Home St. Chartles
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Burial Location
Oak Hill Cemetery, Geneva
Gerald R. “Chat” Schroeder, 85, of St. Charles, died February 17, 2025, at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva.
He was born on October 8, 1939, in Wausau, Wisconsin. The son of the late Arthur F. and Mabel A. Schroeder.
After high school he joined the Air Branch of the Navy. He was assigned to Patrol Squadron VP-26 in Brunswick Main. He was a crew member on a P2-V Neptune Plane. After discharge he received his pilots license which he started in the Navy.
He is survived by his son, Michael Anson Schroeder of Chicago, Il. His daughter, H. Meehan Murphy of Fayetteville, GA and grandsons Sean and Ryan Murphy as well as nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by is spouse Prue Donoghue Schroeder, his brother, Donald A. Schroeder of Madison, WI,
Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home. The burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery Geneva.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Anderson Animal Shelter (Anderson Humane, 1000 S. La Fox Street (Rt 31), South Elgin, Il 60177 Or Lazarus House, 214 Walnut Street, St. Charles, Il 60174.
For further information call Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles 630-584-0060 or wwwyursfuneralhomes.com
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Mike Elmer from Newport Beach, CA
"Marilyn and I send our condolences to Chat and his family. I grew up next door to Chat, his brother Don and their parents in Merrill, Wisconsin; stayed in touch with Chat and wife Přu over the years; and am saddened by his passing. RIP good friend. Mike and Marilyn Elmer"
John & Aimee from Avon, IN
"Gerry I truly enjoyed and loved our friendship."
Scott and Lark Schroeder from Auburn, GA
"Scott and I are truly sorry to hear of Uncle Jerry's passing. . . Scott fondly remembers many years spent together in Merrill for Thanksgiving. Much love to Michael, Meehan, and the boys."
Samantha Fordyce from VALLEJO, CA
"I was Prue's college roommate, and she was an attendant in my wedding. I attended her wedding in northern Wisconsin. I visited Prue and Chat several times over the years since. I'm so sorry to know they are both gone now. I send my sincere condolences to their families. RIP, my friends."