Service Information
Alvin H. Schroeder, age 74, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Military Honors by Beack-Thompson American Legion Post #126.
Obituary
Alvin Herman Schroeder was born on June 23, 1948, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Herman and Sophia (Plath) Schroeder. Alvin was baptized as an infant on July 14, 1948, at Zion Lutheran (West Lynn) Church in Lynn Township, Minnesota. He received his education in Hutchinson.
Alvin entered active military service in the United States Army in 1967, and served his country during Vietnam. He received an Honorable Discharge on December 2, 1969, and achieved the rank of Specialist 4th Class.
On March 29, 1971, Alvin was united in marriage to Susan Ehrreich at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with three children, Michelle, Richard, Marlene. Alvin and Susan resided in Cosmos, Minnesota for 35 years before making their home in Hutchinson. They shared almost 52 years of marriage.
Alvin was a life-long farmer. He was also employed at Cenex in Litchfield, Minnesota for seven years from 2004-2011, and was a Firearm Safety Instructor for 38 years. Alvin was a proud recipient of the “Instructor of the Year” award. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota. Alvin was also a lifelong member of the Hutchinson VFW Post 906, Cosmos American Legion Post 126, Cedar Mills Gun Club, and Cedar Mills Carting Association.
Alvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Alvin passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, at the age of 74 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Alvin is survived by his:
Wife, Susan of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Michelle Flachmeyer and her husband, Dave of Hutchinson, MN,
Richard Schroeder of Hutchinson, MN,
Marlene Robinson and her husband, Jeremey of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Derick Flachmeyer, Tyler Schroeder, Nevaeh Adams, Wyatt Schroeder, Jayden Swanson, Hunter Schroeder, Courtney Robinson, Madelyn Keim;
Great-grandchildren, Bailor Keim, Emma Keim, Theodore Keim, Taylor Robinson, Lincoln Robinson;
Brother, Donald Schroeder and his wife, Sharon of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Alvin is preceded in death by his Parents, Herman and Sophia Schroeder; Stillborn Son; Sister, Freida Reinitz and her husband, Kenneth.
Cindy Katg says
To all of Alvin’s family, my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed working with Alvin back in the day at Econo foods. He was always a kind man, willing to lend a hand and help people out. He was also great when the kids went through gun safety training as well! My thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
Michelle says
Sorry for your loss
Ginny Schuelke says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Alvie’s family as they celebrate his life. We have great memories of our time together at Cedar Mills on Saturday nights go kart racing. Rest in peace Alvie! Thank you for your service!
The Schuelke Family Racing Team
Ginny Schuelke says
Our thoughts and prayers for our to Alvie’s family as they celebrate his life and say their final goodbye. We have many great memories together from our Saturday nights racing go carts at Cedar Mills. Rest in Peace Alvie.
The Schuelke Racing Team from Howard Lake.
Cathy Eblen says
Thoughts and prayers for the family
Cindy Lietzau says
I was so sorry to see this today. My prayers go out to the Schroeder family. Blessed be your memories.
Brad & Bev Bipes & Family says
Susan & Family,
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Karen & Larry Hoffmann says
Susan & family–Sorry for your loss. Alvie was a kind, caring and a nice man who always had a smile and a hello.
He will be missed by many and in the community. Cherish the memories and may God bless all of you and his memory. RIP Alvie.
Larry & Karen Hoffmann
TROY KURTH says
My sympathies go with your family with Alvins passing. My prayers are with you. May God bless you all during this very difficult time.
Keith anderson says
Sorry to hear about Alvin he is going to be miss very much he was a nice and a sweet man if you need anything please call me
Kathy Athey says
My deepest sympathy to all your family. Alvie was such a good guy and always so friendly. He was the firearms instructor for my son and three of my grandkids. They learned a lot from him. I always enjoyed visiting with Sue, Michelle and Marlene during class. Rest in peace Alvie.
Keith anderson says
He is going to be miss very much he was a nice man he was a good man to say hi to you all the time
Eric “Ellis” Ellwoods says
What a tremendous loss. My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies go out to Alvin’s family. Cedar Mills Karting WAS my childhood. And it couldn’t have been, without him and his family.
The family of the late Leonard Ellis.