Myrtle Marie Schroeder, the daughter of Antionette Marie (LaFerrier) and Raymond Cooley, was born on July 12, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life November 13, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska at The Monarch Hospice Home to join her heavenly father at the age of 93. In her childhood her family moved from Chicago to Hershey, Nebraska. She received her education in Hershey where she graduated from high school. On September 5, 1942 she was united in marriage to Herbert Randall Schroeder in Alliance, Nebraska. This union was blessed with two children, Jerry and Linda. Early in the marriage they resided in Colorado Springs, Colorado before settling in North Platte, Nebraska where they made their home and raised their family. Myrtle was a homemaker, but enjoyed volunteering in her church and her children’s activities. She was a loving mother and wife who was very involved in her children’s lives. After becoming a widow she resided in North Platte until 1997 when she moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where she lived at The Legacy for 17 years.
Preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Herb.
Left to treasure in her memory is her brother Bobby Cooley of California, her son Jerry Schroeder and Wife Elizabeth of Lincoln, her daughter Linda Wilson and husband Joe of Lincoln; grandchildren and spouses, Michael and Francine Schroeder, Patrick Schroeder and Buffy Fisher, Thad and Tricia Topolski, Troy and Kelly Topolski and Josh and Ashleigh Topolski; and 13 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
Services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Wyuka Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 17th at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16th from Noon until 8:00 P.M. with family greeting friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Wyuka Funeral Home
Memorials may be left for City Impact.
Linda, your Mom is one of my treasured memories of growing up in NP. When Chris and I walked to your house to pick you up for school we could always tell when your Mom had made you pancakes for breakfast….your house smelled so good. Now that I think of it–EVERY morning it smelled like pancakes at your house. She would make you practice the organ before we left so you always had an audience. I also remember the twinkle in her eye and her sweet smile. Good memories of Myrtle. Thinking of you and your family. Blessings & Peace, Lynn
Thanks, Jess. Those are indeed special memories. What fun days those were. My mom loved everybody and tried to make everyone feel welcome. I couldn’t have been blessed with a more wonderful mother. Love, Linda
We are sorry for your loss. Myrtle was a nice lady! Thinking of you.
Steve and Janet Fear
Joe and I are remembering your family in our thoughts and prayers during this time of your loss.
Mike and Fran, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our sincere condelences to you. Keeping you & yours in our thoughts & prayers. Love Dick& Micky
Joe and I appreciate your warm thoughts and prayers. It is a difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lots of good memories of your family when you were our neighbors and lived in North Platte. Hugs and Sympathy. Ross & Linda Perry
Pete’s mom called us when she saw your mom’s obit in the Lincoln paper. We were privileged to visit with her once at the Legacy when we were in Lincoln. Pete has fond memories of your Mom from North Platte. May you feel the Lord’s comfort and strength at this time. Pete & Barb
Thank you for your loving concern. It has been a difficult time for us. I will miss her so much!!
I didn’t know Mrs. Schroeder well myself but she was an important part of my dear Father’s last years at the Legacy. I know that Clyde looked forward to seeing Myrtle at Bible studies at the Legacy and they enjoyed many hours in each others company. He knew that she loved the Lord which was a bond they shared. The loss is hard for those left behind but we know she has moved on to her real home now. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Joy Ingwerson (Clyde Ingwerson’s daughter)
Thank you for your warm thoughts on mom’s memory page. Clyde was so special to my mom and greatly missed when he passed away. She spoke of him so very often. They had a wonderful godly relationship and were great companions.
My condolences to the family. I was good friends with Myrtle and Herb when I lived in North Platte and was secretary to Pastor Olson at First Presbyterian Church. Myrtle was a good friend and a wonderful, religious lady. I had the opportunity to see and talk to her occasionally when she lived at the Legacy here in Lincoln. May God grant you peace during this difficult time of loss. Phyllis Kendle Cummins
Mom told me when you had stopped to visit her. She had a good long life, but it is not enough for those who love her. She is in much better hands now, and I can’t wait to see her again someday, in our heavenly home. Thanks
We have so many good memories of fun times at Myrtle & Herb’s home in North Platte at Christmas and also at the Lake Cabin when all the cousins got together. She was a great hostess and a wonderful Christian lady. Now she is re-united with Herb. May happy times be a comfort to her family, and God give you all peace and strength in the days to come.
Love, Hugs & Prayers,
Jim & Pat Dickerson
Sutherland, NE