Doris Lee Schroeder, 89, died December 17, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Home, Buhler. She was born April 17, 1933, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, to Edward and Emma (Lange) Kroeker.
Doris graduated from Buhler High School in 1953. For over 40 years she and her husband, John owned and operated Schroeder’s Floor Fashions, where she helped beautify many homes. Doris was very active in her churches; presently, Medora Community Bible Church, as well as, previously at Union Valley Church, and Crestview Bible Church. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Awana, and Good News Clubs. She was also President of the Kansas Writer's Club, leader of Christian Business Women's Group, and secretary to the Young at Hearts Group in Hutchinson.
On June 7, 1951, Doris married John Schroeder Jr., in Buhler. They shared over 70 years together.
She is survived by: husband, John Schroeder, Buhler; children, John D. Schroeder (Carol), Clearwater, Florida, and, Judy Juhnke (Stan), Hutchinson; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Doris was preceded in death by: her parents, Edward and Emma Kroeker; sisters Luella (in childhood) and Carol.
Funeral will be 10 am Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Medora Community Bible Church, with Pastor Ron Mandeville officiating. Burial will follow in the Buhler Municipal Cemetery West. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary with family present from 5 to 7 pm.
Memorials are suggested to Medora Community Bible Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501