Yolo County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....SCHROEDER , Lionel  January 1 2001
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“Winters Express,” Thursday, January 4, 2001
Lionel Schroeder

Lionel Wilfred Schroeder of Winters passed away on Jan. 1, 2001.  Born to Herman
and Clara Schroeder in Badger, South Dakota, on Feb. 13, 1914, he was 86 years
old.  

A former Eagle Scout in 1929 in Madison South Dakota, Admiral Byrd presented Mr.
Schroeder with an Eagle award.  Mr. Schroeder owned and operated the Gambles
store in Salem, South Dakota in 1936.  He came to Redwood City in 1941 with his
wife and children, and worked at Joshua Hendy Ironworks during World War II
building engines for U.S. Liberty ships.  The Schroeders moved to Winters in
1946 and established the Western Auto Store, which he sold in 1969 after more
than 35 years with Gambles/Western Auto.

Mr. Schroeder served twice as master of the Masonic Lodge and is eligible for
the Masons’ “Hiram” award.  He enjoyed pheasant hunting in South Dakota and
California.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Thelma Schroeder of Winters; sons, Bob
and Don; daughter, Jean; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is planned at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, at the Pioneer
Presbyterian Church in Winters.


Additional Comments:
Submitted with the permission of the “Winters Express,” 312 Railroad Ave.,
Winters, CA 95694.  

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