Thomas R. Schroeder

THOMAS R. SCHROEDER Thomas R. Schroeder, 86, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Sebring, Fl. He was born May 23, 1925, to Richard and Selma (Altenberger) Schroeder in Lima, Ohio, and had been a Winter resident of Avon Park for 19 years before becoming a permanent resident four years ago, coming from Lima, Ohio. He was an Engineer for State Government; a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Lima and was a Deacon at Lake Bonnett Fellowship Church in Avon Park. He was a lifetime member of the VFW; member of Royal Arch Masons Fort Amanda Masonic Lodge #706 in Lima; attended Masonic Lodge in Avon Park and was a member of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers. He is survived by his wife, Doris June Schroeder of Avon Park; daughter, Suzanne (Dr. David) Marks, Carmel, IN; son, Thomas R. (Beverly) Schroeder, II, Miami, FL; half-sister, Judith Schroeder, Lima, Ohio; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lima, Ohio. Local arrangements have been entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida 33870 863-385-0125 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com