Thomas James Schroeder, '66
Thomas James Schroeder, '66, passed away on February 1, 2022 in Hubbard, Iowa.
Thomas "Tom" Schroeder, age 74, of Hubbard, IA, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Israel Hospice House in Ames, IA.
Thomas “Tom” James Joseph Schroeder was born on April 4, 1947 in Fort Madison, IA to James and Maryann (Pranger) Schroeder. He entered his heavenly home at 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames following a hard-fought battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Tom was placed for adoption as a toddler following the death of his mother. He was not adopted, however, was raised in various foster homes until he was old enough to go to Boys Town in Omaha, NE where he graduated in 1966. While attending he was trained as a meat cutter.
Tom married Jalene (Clemons) Creson Schroeder on June 24, 1989 near Burns, TN. They have resided in Hubbard since 1990.
Tom was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Iowa Falls as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed volunteering for numerous organizations, the latest being the United Christian Women’s Fellowship Thrift Store in Iowa Falls. Over the years, Tom and Jalene rescued and cared for many cats, including rehoming many of them. He was a University of Iowa Hawkeye Football and Green Bay Packers fan.
While he was never able to serve in the military, he was always proud of the men and women in the Armed Forces and always shared his gratitude with any service member he met. He generally dressed in patriotic shirts and the flag always waves proudly at his home.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Kirk Rauch, father-in-law W
Thomas “Tom” James Joseph Schroeder was born on April 4, 1947 in Fort Madison, IA to James and Maryann (Pranger) Schroeder. He entered his heavenly home at 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames following a hard-fought battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Tom was placed for adoption as a toddler following the death of his mother. He was not adopted, however, was raised in various foster homes until he was old enough to go to Boys Town in Omaha, NE where he graduated in 1966. While attending he was trained as a meat cutter.
Tom married Jalene (Clemons) Creson Schroeder on June 24, 1989 near Burns, TN. They have resided in Hubbard since 1990.
Tom was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Iowa Falls as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed volunteering for numerous organizations, the latest being the United Christian Women’s Fellowship Thrift Store in Iowa Falls. Over the years, Tom and Jalene rescued and cared for many cats, including rehoming many of them. He was a University of Iowa Hawkeye Football and Green Bay Packers fan.
While he was never able to serve in the military, he was always proud of the men and women in the Armed Forces and always shared his gratitude with any service member he met. He generally dressed in patriotic shirts and the flag always waves proudly at his home.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Kirk Rauch, father-in-law W