Ted Schroeder
April 7, 1954 – February 6, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ted D. Schroeder at Mad River Community Hospital in McKinleyville on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the age of 68 with family by his side.

Ted Douglas Schroeder was born April 7, 1954 in Atlantic, Iowa to Lloyd Frederick Schroeder and Janice Faye (Peters) Schroeder. He attended school in Atlantic, Iowa and graduated from Atlantic High School.

Ted’s interests were fishing, skiing, hunting and attending NHRA, NASCAR and dirt bike races. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his generosity, kindness and passion for life.

Ted began his career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in 2012 and remained the Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) Water & Sewage Plant Supervisor until his passing. The institution released the following statement after learning of his death, “Many of us knew Ted both personally and professionally. He was a good friend, a good person and a good human being. Ted will be missed. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones.”

Ted will be missed by his wife Melody Schroeder; sons Jason Schroeder and wife Megan of Stuart, FL and Matthew Schroeder of McKinleyville; daughter Taylor Schroeder of McKinleyville; grandchildren Ryan Schroeder and Elizabeth Schroeder of Stuart, Florida; brothers Tim Schroeder and wife Laurie of Smithville, Missouri, Todd Schroeder and wife Ginnie of Atlantic, Iowa and Trent Schroeder of Atlantic, Iowa. He will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ted is preceded in death by his parents and son Joshua Schroeder.

A memorial service for Ted will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Marne, Iowa.