Merna Schroeder Obituary
The memory of Merna Schroeder of Cedar, Iowa, who passed away on February 17, 2026 at the age of 99, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, August Schmitt and Fleta Schmitt (Dreyer); her sister Esther; her husband Donald W. Schroeder; her stepmother Ethel Schmitt; and her son James Donald Schroeder.
She is survived by: her children, Merna, Loren Schmitt, Hampton and Jeri; her son-in-law Joe McGillicuddy of Cedar Rapids; her grandsons, Matt Klinger (Jane) and Brad Klinger (Molly); her daughter-in-law Jane Schroeder of Dubuque; her grandchildren-in-law, Jessica Krause and Jeremy Schroeder; her great grandchildren, Jacob, Lucas Krause, Zoey, Austin and Malcolm Klinger; her grandson Jeremy; Caroline Dreyer (Witthoft) and August.
