Charles Theophilus Schroeder, beloved husband, dad and friend, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Canadian Lakes, Michigan on February 1, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Laura Schroeder of Menomonie, WI.
He is survived by his wife Rosemarie and daughters Cordelia Teri Cronen, St. Paul, MN; Jodi Heaney of Kalamazoo, MI; Jennifer (Rael) Mussell of Canton, MI; LuAnn Tabuchi of Arvada, CO; brothers Robert Schroeder (former wife, Glenda) and Teddy Schroeder (Kaye) who reside in Minnesota. He is also survived by six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Also, two brothers-in-law, Robert Deiss (Dorene) of Wilson, WI and Henry Voigt (Kim) of Cottage Grove, MN.

Charlie graduated from Menomonie High School in 1958 and was employed by 3M Company, St. Paul, MN from 1959 to 1999, starting out in the Abrasive Lab and then transferred to Michigan in 1973 as a Tech Specialist, working closely with the automotive industry. He was very proud of his 40 years working for 3M.

He enjoyed many years of hunting and fishing. He also was very involved for 10 years with the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corp in Plymouth, MI.

Visitation will be held at the Janowicz Family Funeral Home in Remus, MI on Saturday, March 9th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Those desiring may direct memorial donations to Manna Pantry of Big Rapids. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.