James Robert Schroeder

May 5, 1928 - June 24, 2021

James Robert Schroeder May 5, 1928 - June 24, 2021 James Robert Schroeder, 93, of Boone, departed this life on June 24, 2021, at Westhaven Community. He was born in Elgin, Illinois on May 5, 1928 to Marjorie (McCoy) and Harry Walter Schroeder. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Boone. He attended Boone High School, graduating in 1947. While he was in school, he joined the Iowa State Guard and became a remarkable marksman. After graduating from high school, he then attended The College of Mortuary Science in St. Louis, Missouri, and joined his brother, Richard (Sonny) to continue the business founded by his father, Harry. He married his high school sweetheart Patricia Ann Rose on January 1, 1949. Jim never met a stranger and he always had a smile on his face. He loved being outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting, golfing, or traveling with friends and family. He also enjoyed playing Bridge and Solitaire, putting puzzles together, completing Word Find books, reading Western books (especially Louis L’Amour) and Tom Clancy books; watching War and Western movies (John Wayne was his hero), and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys and Iowa State. He had a Big Heart and would do anything for anyone, especially for his family. He leaves two children behind to cherish and share sweet memories: Sandy (Jim) Burm of Marion, Iowa and Nancy (Darle) Hoshaw of Forest City, Iowa; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, his brother Richard (Sonny) Schroeder, and his beloved wife Patricia preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, 712 12th Street in Boone, or to The Alzheimer's Association of Iowa, 1730 28th Street West Des Moines. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Schroeder Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 609 7th Street in Boone from 5-7 pm, and Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church at 10 am, with Pastor Watkins officiating. Interment will be at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone. Online condolences can be left at www.schroederfuneral.com Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home 515-432-4550