Obituary: Lynn Schroeder

Lynn Randall Schroeder, 72, passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington.

Lynn was born in Carrington on June 18, 1947, the son of Harold W. and Nora E. (Menz) Schroeder. He attended school in Bordulac and later Carrington, where he graduated in 1965.

He began farming and ranching after high school and continued to help his son and grandson operate through the spring of 2019.

On Sept. 19, 1971, he married Rebecca Sue Wobbema at Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington. In the fall of 1974, they purchased a farm east of Carrington where they lived and raised their family.

Lynn’s other passion and hobby in life was Ham Radio, beginning in his teens. He talked to numerous people around the country and world. He operated Schroeder Communications, selling and servicing 2-way radios out of his home in the 80s and 90s and later repairing televisions and other older electronic equipment. In 1983, he began engineering for KDAK radio, repairing and maintaining the station’s transmitter and other broadcasting equipment until early 2019. This led him to become an on-air DJ when needed and a sports board operator.

Lynn was active in the community, serving on numerous boards and committees. He was on the Bucephalia township board for almost 45 years serving as clerk. He was a 4-H leader, Foster County Fair board member and president for over 20 years. He was an elder board member, bible study leader and lifelong member at Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington. Lynn is survived by his son, Kyle (Jacqueline) Schroeder and daughter Wendy Schroeder, of Carrington; grandsons Brett Schroeder of Fessenden, Cordell (Katelyn) Schroeder, Bradee Schroeder, and great-grandson Calvin of Carrington; one brother, Roger (Linda) Schroeder, Carrington; four sisters, Peg (Alan) Kleingartner, Gackle, Barb (Steve) Looysen, Jamestown, Betty (Dennis) Montgomery, Carrington, Nancy (Terry) Smith, Larimore; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rebecca Schroeder; one brother-in-law; and two sisters-in-law.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.