Carroll 'Katz' Schroeder

Carroll 'Katz' Schroeder, age 91 of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Cozad Community Hospital. Carroll was born October 2, 1923 on the family farm at Eustis, Nebraska to William and Minnie (Koch) Schroeder. He attended country school until 9th grade and then to Eustis High School, graduating with the class of 1940. In 1944, Carroll started dating Althea Hansen of Elwood, Nebraska. Carroll and Althea wed in January of 1945 and celebrated 70 years of marriage together. They were blessed with 2 children, Carole and Ron. They resided on the family farm near Eustis. Carroll loved the farm and raising Angus cattle. In 1964, he and Althea moved into Eustis where they lived until his passing. Carroll had a special place in his heart for animals, especially his goose and mule. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis. He also served on the church council and taught Sunday school. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Minnie; and his older brother, Clifford Schroeder. Carroll is lovingly survived by his wife Althea of Eustis; daughter Carole Frazier of Cozad; son Ron Schroeder of Eustis; grandchildren, Michelle Frazier, Mindy Redenbaugh (Mike Vontz), Steven Frazier (Lonnie Labens), Christina (John) Flodman; great-grandchildren, Tira and Tanner Redenbaugh, Landon Flodman; and many other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to the Carroll Schroeder Memorial, in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Services will be Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church with Kathy Gundell officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eustis. Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad is in charge of arrangements.