John William Schroeder

John William Schroeder passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 from cancer. He had the highest degree of courage, he fought a brave and strong fight. He was a good husband, father, papa, and son-in-law. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Penny, two boys Jeremy and Johnny, granddaughters Rylee and Aubrey, Mother-in-law Donna, brother Pat and his wife Pam. Sister Peggy and her husband Dave, neice Kaitlin and nephew David. Sister-in-law Nancy and niece Emilie plus many friends. John was born and lived in Chicago, Illinois to Jack and Catherine Schroeer. As a young child of two years old John moved with his family to California where he attended school in Anaheim, California. There he was drafted out of Magnolia High School in 1969 to the California Angels Professional Baseball Team. John enlisted in the United States Army and later the Army National Guard. In 1989 he moved his family to North Idaho and made it home. His favorite past times were enjoying his boys and granddaughters. Listening to Elvis, camping, and golfing with his buddies John, Roger and Brando. He thoroughly enjoyed sports, especially NASCAR. At John's request no services will be held. He wanted family and friends to celebrate his life, Saturday March 12, 2016 at the Saddle Sore Inn, 6891 W. Seltice Way Stateline, Idaho at 2:00 P.M.