Dennis G. Schroeder Sr. Obituary (1943 - 2014)

Dennis G. Schroeder Sr., 71, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck. A Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Zion Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with Rev. Thomas Marcis, officiating. Burial will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, North Dakota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Following Dennis' wishes, cremation has taken place. Dennis was born January 25, 1943, at Bismarck, North Dakota, to Fred and Myrtle (Redmann) Schroeder. He was raised and attended Cromwell #1 Elementary in Baldwin, North Dakota and graduated from Bismarck High School. Following graduation, he attended St. Phillip University in San Antonio, Texas. He married Sofia Espinosa on February 2, 1963, and from this marriage they welcomed three sons: Dennis G. Schroeder Jr., Jimmie A. Schroeder, and Glenn E. Schroeder. They were divorced in October 6, 1977. He worked for Ward Motor Company, Bismarck, from 1957-1961. He served in the US Army from 1961-1964 and from 1965-1974. He later worked for Tierney Chevrolet Inc. and Stan Puklich Chevrolet Inc., where he met Marla Jo Coppin. On April 23, 1983, in Zion Lutheran Church in Bismarck, Dennis married Marla Jo and welcomed the birth of their daughter, Ashlee M. Schroeder. He turned his passion of woodworking from a hobby to a full time job and turned numerous clients' dreams into reality with his talent to turn raw wood into custom furniture that was unique and made to last a lifetime. He was a life member of the VFW and a member of the Capital City AA. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, stone engraving, and attending his AA meetings. He will be missed by his furry companion of 8 years, Emi, who was always by his side in Amidon, and at home and enjoyed their games of fetch. He is survived by his wife, Marla Jo, Bismarck; daughter, Ashlee , Phoenix, AZ; three sons, Dennis Jr. (Mathilda), San Antonio, TX, Jim (Lisa), Helotes, TX, and Glenn (Younhee), Daegu City, South Korea; sister, Debra (Dave) Bergquist, Wilton, ND; brothers, Marlin (Marilyn), Watford City, ND, Marvin (Pat), Bismarck, ND, Roger, Baldwin, ND, and Kevin (Charmaine), Bismarck, ND; grandchildren, Michael, Vanessa, Mario, Dennis III, Cassandra, Cody, Gabriel, Ariel; great grandchildren, Michael Jr. and Avianna; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Myrtle, his sister, Sandra and sister-in-law Sharon.