Cyril Theodore Schroeder

Mass of Christian Burial for Cyril “Cy” Schroeder will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be Thursday, September 19, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall. Visitation will continue on Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Remembrance Center. Interment will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. A livestream and recording of the service will be available at www.holy-redeemer.com.

Cyril Theodore Schroeder Jr. was born on November 17, 1936, in Marshall, MN, to Cyril and Godliva (Dero) Schroeder. He grew up in Marshall and attended Catholic grade school. Cy quit school after eighth grade to help support his family as times were tough. He sold newspapers as a kid and later worked for the Mink Farm. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard in the late 1950s, early 1960s. On April 27, 1957, he was united in marriage to Donna Mae Mork at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. In 1963, Cy began working with Jack Coleman of Coleman Electric. Later, he and his brother-in-law, Jim Meulebroeck, purchased the business and operated it together until his retirement. Cy was also an investor with the Har-Mar Group in Marshall that owned and operated Hardee's restaurants.

During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Cy enjoyed racing stock cars. His favorite stock car was called the “Jolly Joker.” He maintained his love of automobiles his entire life. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially hockey, the Minnesota Vikings or the Minnesota Twins. Cy will be remembered for his kindness and gentle demeanor. Cy would typically end conversations with family with “Love Ya.” 

He and Donna Mae volunteered for many years at the local nursing home including driving residents in the Hal’s Pals wagon to places like band concerts, the Dairy Queen, the Lyon County Fair and others. He also spent time building the planters by the main entry and designing and building the chapel entrance and altar. Cy was most passionate about following his grandchildren’s various sporting, band or other activities. Cy was a member of the Marshall Eagles Club for more than 40 years.

After a battle with dementia, Cy passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall, with family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Donna Mae Schroeder of Marshall, children Kevin (Cindy) Schroeder of Marshall, Deb (Craig) Spencer of East Bethel, MN, Brian (Deb) Schroeder of Marshall; grandchildren Nicole (Jim) Panko, Aaron (Amanda) Schroeder, Natosha (Ben) Boline, Louis (Sondra) Christoffer, Christopher (Abby) Schroeder, Tiffany (Matt) Grubb, Marissa (Trevor) Minor; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings Dave Schroeder, Walt (Liz) Schroeder and Pat Lustfield; in-laws Gary (Kathy) Mork, Diana (Dan) Byrne and Lynda Meulebroeck; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Don Schroeder, sisters-in-law Ellen and Eldora Schroeder and brother-in-law Jim Meulebroeck.

Memorials preferred to Avera@Home Southwest Minnesota, 300 S Bruce St, Marshall, MN 56258.