J. Anthony Schroder 1942 - 2012

SCHRODER, SENN

Posted By: deb (email)
Date: 6/1/2013 at 19:12:45

J A. Schroder, 70, formerly of New London, IA, died Monday, December 31, 2012,
at the LaMasa Care Center in Yuma, AZ.

Born November 10, 1942, in Burlington, IA, J Anthony was the son of Jack and Esther (Senn) Schroder. J was a lifelong resident of Iowa. He was a 1961 graduate of New London High School. He then earned his Associate's Degree in Architectural Drafting at Southeastern Community College. On June 5, 1987, he married Connie Williams at the New London United Methodist Church. The couple moved to Yuma, AZ in February 2008.

Always a hard worker, J began working for his father at Schroder Construction. He retired from J.I. Case after 30 years working as a welder. As a sideline business, he owned and operated Schroder Trees where he planted trees in parks and for individuals. During the 60's-80's he raised Christmas Trees.

J loved to ride his Gold Wing motorcycle and was a club member of Gold Wings. He enjoyed collecting antiques, especially teapots. Other hobbies include making woodworking gifts for his grandchildren, visiting with friends, and playing cards and dominos. An avid supporter of the Dover Museum, J was, also, a member of the New London United Methodist Church and the New London Masonic Lodge #28.

Preceding J in death were his father and a sister, Janene Luke and a step-daughter, Lori Ann Peterson.