Mr. Gary E. Schroeder, 79, of Fort Madison, IA passed away at 11:25 PM Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at his home.

He was born April 16, 1936 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Gerald L and Hazel M Reed Schroeder. On December 17, 1954 he married Dixie L Chewning in Dallas City, IL.

Mr. Schroeder worked at Sheaffer Pen Co and later, the Dupont Co, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Prairie Hunters Club in West Point, IA. He enjoyed trap shooting, camping and attending yard sales with his wife. He loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren and teasing family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Dixie, one daughter, Kim (Richard) Wyatt of Lomax, IL, 3 grandchildren Jason (Michelle Talley) Webster of Burlington, IA, Jeremy (Elizabeth) Webster of Lomax and Adonica (Michael) Gould of West Des Moines, IA, 9 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Kelsey and Gage webster of Burlington, Brady and Braxton Webster of Lomax, Ann, Thomas and Helen Gould of West Des Moines and a special great-granddaughter, Brynna Talley of Burlington, 1 sister, Altaretta Rossell of Galesburg, 2 brothers, Larry Schroeder of Paxton, IL and Harland Schroeder of Indianapolis, IN, 2 sisters-in-law, Faye Schroeder of Burlington and Anna Boots Schroeder of Dallas City, 1 brother-in-law, Edward Scott of Burlington and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by 1 son, David K. Schroeder, 2 sisters, Geraldine Butler and Dorothy Scott, 2 brothers, Jack and Gene Schroeder and his parents.

No services or visitation are planned. A memorial fund has been established for the Great River Hospice. Contributions may be sent to; Gary E. Schroeder Memorial Fund, c/o Banks & Beals Funeral Home, PO Box 70, Dallas City, IL 62330.