Gustav F. Schroeder

December 9, 1938 - January 29, 2018

Gustav F. Schroeder left this world to be with his beloved wife Lyn a after a long illness. He is survived by his loving children Fredrick Schroeder (wife Jennifer Schroeder and sons Gus and Jim Schroeder) Chris Schroeder ( wife Susan Schroeder and daughters Keegan and Kameron Schroeder) and Erin West ( husband Irvin West and daughter Sidney West). His sister Margaret Murphy (husband Ed Murphy) and a host of many relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mary Schroeder and his wife Lyn Schroeder. Gus was born in Casper, Wyoming on December 9,1938. He grew up in the Bronx in New York City. After graduating from high school he joined the Navy. While in the service, sailing the world and serving his country, he met the love of his life, Lyn, on a short leave. After being penpals for two years, the couple married on December 28,1961. Lyn convinced Gus to make their home in Louisiana after their first few married months were spent in the north. Ultimately, they raised their children in LaPlace. Gus was an avid golfer and played full court basketball up to his 60’s. He loved anything associated with sports. For many years, he was in cabinet sales working for Colgan Cabinets. Even though he didn’t come from a construction background , he was very successful because of his dedication and hard work. Gus was a man of few words, but he loved to laugh, loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him and take comfort in knowing he is again with Lyn. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 529 W. 5th St., LaPlace, LA. Visitation will be held in church from 10 am to 12 pm. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans immediately after.