David H. Schroeder

David Henry Schroeder, 82, passed away August 4, 2021. He was born in Marrs Township in Indiana on April 15, 1939 to George and Martha (Boeke) Schroeder. Dave graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1957, before going on to serve in the Army Reserves. He retired from being a self-employed general contractor. Dave owned Dave Schroeder Construction and built many homes in Mt. Vernon and surrounding areas. Dave was the former President of the Home Builders Association and won multiple awards from the Parade of Homes. He was a member of the American Legion Post #5, Moose Lodge, Elks Club, M Club, and enjoyed woodworking, being outdoors, watching sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals, and wintering in Florida.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Raymond and Robert Schroeder.

Dave is survived by his wife of 22 years Sharon (Apka) Schroeder, daughter Kim (Tom) Paul, son Keith (Sherri) Schroeder, daughter Robin (Keith) Oeth, and son Rick (Andrea) Mileham.  Dave was blessed with 8 Grandchildren, Brock Sigler, Scott and Grace Schroeder, Haley (Nathaniel) Duckworth, Summer (Austin) Key, Taylor (Ellen) Mileham, Tabitha (Bart) Steen, and Addison Ditmer and 4 Great-grand kids, Greyson, Cameron, Mason, Harper. Brothers are Ervin (Elena) Schroeder of Houston, TX, Norman (Sharon) Schroeder of Mt. Vernon, IN and Reuben (Mary) Schroeder of Albany, GA, and sisters Ruth Rueger of Mt. Vernon, IN, Marian Saalweachter of Wadesville, IN, and Mildred Morrison of Evansville.  Dave was also blessed with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Pastor Keith Oeth officiating. Military rites will be performed by the Owen Dunn Post #5 American Legion. Visitation will take place on Saturday from 4:00 pm until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Young Life of Posey County.