Jerome L. Schroeder, age 70, of Mount. Carroll, Illinois, died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be given to The First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 S. Clay Street, Mt. Carroll, Illinois, or to a local Al-Anon chapter in Jerome’s memory.
Jerome was born August 5, 1937, the son of Leonard and Florice (Yeager) Schroeder in Chicago, Illinois. After high school, Jerome served his country in the United Sated Air Force. Upon his discharge, Jerome returned to College and received his Bachelors degree from Northeastern University in Evanston, Illinois. Jerome married Bonnie Schafer on July 5, 1969, in Savanna, Illinois.
Jerome worked for several companies as an electrical engineer. In his spare time, Jerome loved model railroading, photography, reading, and watching movies. Jerome was a member of the Chadwick Model Railroad Club. Most of all, Jerome loved spending time with his family and friends.
Jerome will be missed by his wife Bonnie of Mount Carroll; a daughter Eina Schroeder of Mount Carroll; and three grandchildren Jocelyn, Ashley and Taylor.
Jerome is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother Brian.