Ronald Lee Schroeder

Ronald Lee Schroeder, 80, of Bourbonnais, formerly of St. Anne, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Loyola Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1943, in Houston, Texas, the son of Robert and Jeanette (Ruebensam) Schroeder. On September 30, 1972, he married Linda “Cookie” Goedert at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Papineau. Following the marriage at the Church of Christ, the marriage was blessed at St. Anne Catholic Church, St. Anne. Ronald was State Trooper for ten years, as well as a farmer. Ronald enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s sporting events and playing poker. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and was the Iroquois County Board Chairman for 20+ years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cookie Schroeder of Bourbonnais; three daughters, Kathy (Tim) Dunham of Pontiac, Becky (Grant) Schumacher of Bourbonnais, and Jodi Schroeder of Colfax; seven grandchildren, Chad Carter, DJ and Bran Schroeder, Indy and Penny Zelasko, Josey and Meadow Schumacher; two great grandchildren, Kellin and Jaxson Carter; a brother and sister-in-law, Fred Schroeder and Dot Weber. Ronald is preceded in death by his daughter, Debbe Schroeder-Schultz and his parents. Visitation will be held Friday, January 19, 2024, from 3 p.m. until the funeral mass at 5 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, with Father Peter Jankowski officiating. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.