Leatrice E. Schroeder, 97, of Buhler, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. She was born on October 24, 1926 in McPherson County, Kansas, to John and Emma (Froese) Peters.
She was a member of the Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church, where she was very involved with the supply center, cooking committee and the quilters group. Leatrice also taught Sunday school.
Leatrice was united in marriage to Milo “Mickey” Schroeder on May 28, 1946 in Buhler. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2015.
She was a devoted homemaker.
Leatrice is survived by her children, Maxelin Wiebe of Buhler, Nancy (Dale) Kopper of Wentzville, MO, and Don (Jan) Schroeder of Hesston; son-in-law, Royce Regehr of Inman; grandchildren, Rene’ (Melody) Wiebe, Sean (Nancy) Wiebe, Brent (Kim) Kopper, Nathan (Michelle) Kopper, Debbi (Doug) Wiens, David (Lea Ann) Schroeder, Justin (Kelly) Regehr, and Troy Regehr; 21 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Lawrence (Nancy) Peters of Hutchinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Gail Regehr; son-in-law, Gary Wiebe; and brother, Victor (Velora) Peters.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community chapel, with family greeting friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at the Buhler Municipal Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.