Ronald Schroeder, age 72, passed away on May 6, 2023. He was a resident of Colorado Springs for 23 years and was formerly a resident of Wichita Falls, Texas; Saginaw, Texas; Lewisville, Texas, Tampa, Florida; Alexandria, Louisiana; Keflavik, Iceland; Seoul, Korea. He was a Master Sergeant in the Air Force and Technician for Comcast and Verizon.
Ronald Schroeder was born on April 26, 1951, to Robert Herbert and Jeanne Mae (Wanek) Schroeder in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. In 1970 he married Doris Sokol in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and later Divorced. In 2001 he married Gina Germones in Denton, Texas, and later divorced.
Ron was a computer genius and worked with computers. He also enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and had an appreciation for music. He also loved spending time with his children. He attended Mitchell High School and graduated in 1969 and attended the University of Wisconsin. He served in the United States Air Force, for 24 years.
He is survived by his children: Stephen, Troya, and Kevin; his siblings: sisters, Barbara, Cindy, Charleen, and their brother Jim; his grandchildren: Jessica, Jeshua, and Ryan; and his great-granddaughter: Saellia. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Jeanne.
A memorial will be held at the interment at 2pm on Monday, the 22nd at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80925. A reception will be held following the memorial at the family’s home.
Memorials in Ron’s name may be made to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80925.
During his time in the Air Force, Ron obtained the Air Force Commendation Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) in September 1990 and the Meritorious Service Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) in May 1995.
Anonymous
17 May 2023The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for MSgt Schroeder’s 24 years of service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
Steve Young
17 May 2023The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for MSgt Schroeder’s 24 years of service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO