Marvin Schroeder

Marvin Schroeder, 100, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Adams - Woodcrest Assisted Living in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on April 28, 1921, in Hoagland, Indiana to the late Herman Schroeder and the late Lydia (Scheumann) Schroeder.

Marvin was united in marriage to Arnita Hockemeyer on July 8, 1945, at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock and she preceded him in death on October 8, 2020, after celebrating 75 years of marriage.

He served as an Ensign in the United States Navy from 1942 until 1954; serving on the U.S.S. Springfield.

He was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen for almost all of his 100 years.

Marvin retired in 1983 with 22 years of service at International Harvester and was an Allen County farmer.

Survivors include his daughter, Sonia L. (Thomas) Croucher of Decatur, Indiana; son, Jeffrey Z. (Ruth) Schroeder of Hoagland, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Nancy Schroeder of Osceola, Indiana; 11 grandchildren, Rod (Kelly) Schroeder, Bret (Renee) Schroeder, Lynn (Gabe) Beckham, Seth (Sarah) Croucher, Sara (Jeremy) Fisk, Amanda Parkhurst, Abigail (Dylan) McKean, Brianna Schroeder (Pete Kurinsky), Justin (Lauren) Schroeder, Zachary (Barbara) Schroeder, and Jordan Schroeder; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Marvin was preceded in death by a son, Marvin D. “Dan” Schroeder on May 14, 2021 and two sisters, Lucille and Eldine Schroeder.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon Monday, July 26, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen with Pastor Peter Brock officiating. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard. Burial will take place at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Bingen.

Family and friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. up until the 12:00 noon service on Monday, July 26, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.

Preferred memorials can be given to St. John Lutheran Church Tanzania Mission or Worship Anew.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Indiana.