Walter C. Schroeder, age 79, of Big Flats, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the Tomah VA Hospital.
Private graveside services are planned, Walter will be laid to rest at the Big Flats Cemetery. Rev. Karyn Bodenschatz will officiate.
A public celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
Walter was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to Walter and Anna Marie (Luebke) Schroeder. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Walter married Beverley D. Brynes on July 30, 1955 in Fort Atkinson. Walter worked as an auctioneer for over 40 years.
Walter enjoyed rummage sales, hunting, camping, cooking, and telling jokes. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, American Legion Red Cloud Post #250, and the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anna Marie Schroeder; and wife, Beverly.
Those left to mourn include his friend, Anita Schnolis of Big Flats; four children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Wally was such a cheerful person & so easy to talk to. I met him when I worked for homehealth for his wife Bev. I felt he was the best autioneer around. God Bless those left behind with their memories.
Anita- he shall be missed- always a good joke, happy smile- you made him very happy. God Bless you- Wally is at peace and some day we will meet him again.
Anita, May God comfort you. Remember his wonderful smile, he is missed by everyone he knew Ron & Rita Riedel
you are in our thoughts and prayers
Anita, God Bless you always,Hang on to all the sweet memories, which I’m sure are many! God bless.
Uncle I will always remember you. Will my nightmare doesn’t haunt me any more I still remember how you laught. And remember when the swan chased me up the tree stump. You laught and laught. I love you and always will. Connie
So very sorry to hear of Wally’s passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. Anita, you are in my prayers.
Anita, our condolences to you – Wally was always interesting and fun to talk to. Our prayers are with you and his family.
Anita and family So sorry to hear of Wallys passing. Our sympathy and thoughts are with in your loss
My heart goes out to you. Wally was a very "Special" person to me, & I truly enjoyed working with him at the auctions. He will be missed for a long time. If you ever need anything, please call me.
Our deepest sympathies to Anita & the extended family.
Hugs from Oregon..
Ruth Heitman,
Sharon Lobenstein
I am so sorry to hear of Wally’s passing. He was a great help to me 10 years ago when my house burned down. He gave me many values of items for the insurance company. He will truely be missed by many here in the Bigflats area…
Anita you have our sympathy in your loss.
Anita – So sorry to hear of Wally’s passing. You are in my prayers and have my deepest sympathy.
Nita…I’m so sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. He was a nice man and will be missed greatly by all who knew him, myself included. Prayers are with you. Mary Lee
Anita and family – Please accept our deepest sympathies. May your wonderful memories help you through this most difficult time.
Anita and family – my sympathy to you all. I enjoyed seeing Walter "at work" doing what he loved best.
Anita, May God comfort you druing this difficult time. Hold all your memeories close. I will keep you in my prayers.
anita im very sorry to hear about wally he sure will be missed by many god be with you always
Anita and family, we are sorry to hear about Wally.