Allen J. Schroeder, age 77, of Monroe, died Saturday, April 16, 2016 at his home. He was born on March 18, 1939 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Ervin and Sylvia (Link) Schroeder. He was a graduate of Balltown School, Balltown, Iowa. Allen served in the National Guard for 6 years. He worked at Pleasant View Nursing Home for 31 years. Living in Monroe for 37 years, he was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church, and the Zilmer Riley American Legion Post #84. Allen loved to travel and was an avid Packers and Cubs fan.
He is survived by his special friend, Dorothy Holloway of Monroe; brother, Ronald Schroeder of Dubuque, Iowa; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents,
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Catholic Church, with Fr. Bill Nolan as Celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:00 am until the time of service, at the church. A memorial fund will be established in Allen's name. Shriner Hager Gohlke funeral home is assisting the family.
He is survived by his special friend, Dorothy Holloway of Monroe; brother, Ronald Schroeder of Dubuque, Iowa; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents,
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Catholic Church, with Fr. Bill Nolan as Celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:00 am until the time of service, at the church. A memorial fund will be established in Allen's name. Shriner Hager Gohlke funeral home is assisting the family.