John Sherman Schroder Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Sherman Schroder (Marion, Iowa), who passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Schroder and Buenetta Schroder (Millsap); his wife Sally Bickford; his parents-in-law, Neil and Maxine Bickford; his brother Bob Schroder; and his nephew Scott Bickford.
He is survived by: his children, Janna Axline (Jeff) of Robins and Brad Schroder (Maurine) of Iowa City; his siblings, Janis (Tom) Hicks (Hampton) and Al Schroder (Blairsburg); and his siblings-in-law, Sue (Jon), Doolittle (Webster City), Mary Schroder (Ankeny) and Jack (Yvonne) Bickford (AZ). He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a niece and several nephews.
Donations may be made in Sherman's memory to The Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).
