Donald James Schroeder was born April 15, 1937 in Goessel, to John A Schroeder and Bertha (Frey) Schroeder. Don attended church as a young man with his parents and younger siblings. It was there, Don received Christ was baptized and joined the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church.
Don grew up on the family farm North & West of Goessel. He enjoyed his daily chores of taking care of the animals and working on the farm. Country living stayed with him his entire life. Don graduated from Goessel high school. He took a job after high school with Hesston Corporation. There was a slight pause in his work career as a tool & die maker when he went for 1W service at the General Rose Hospital in Denver, Colorado. After his service he returned to Hesston Corporation, little did he know then he would meet the young lady that would become his soul mate.
Don was married June 30, 1961 to Maris Jolene Schroeder at the Crystal Springs Mennonite Church. It was an extremely hot day in June, with no air conditioning in the church, but they didn’t care. The couple made their home at a farm they purchased in rural McPherson County. To this union two children came along, Stacey Jolene and Kerry James. Don & Maris joined the Garden Church, Don spent many years as an usher. He most enjoyed the Bible being preached from the pulpit every Sunday.
Don worked at the factory by day, and raised crops, animals, kids, and family the other 16hrs a day. In the evenings he would read verses and help Stacey & Kerry memorize them before bed. Psalms 23 was a favorite.
Family was very important and there were numerous summer vacations to, Colorado and Branson to get the family together for quality time. The best times were spent with the family. The grandkids, and great grandkids always brought a smile to his face and twinkle to his eye.
August 2, 2022 Don was called home to be with his Lord and Savior.
Don is survived by; a daughter, Stacey and husband Ronald Mumaw, of Hesston; a son Kerry and wife Donica, of Harper; a brother Bob and wife Gladys of Manhattan, 5 grandchildren, Michael Mumaw (Maria Foley), Cequinda Mead (Shelby Mead), Jeff Mumaw, Jason Schroeder (Olivia), Weston Schroeder, & Kenton Schroeder (Katie) and 6 great grandkids; Abbigail, Aubrey, Adeline, Annabelle, Alex, & Dean.
Don was preceded in death by his wife Maris, parents John & Bertha, and his sisters Kathleen & Carolyn.
Don will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. We praise God for his life and testimony.