Elyvern Schroeder

Elyvern Schroeder, 96, of Beecher, passed away, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday January 30, 2021. He was born on May 6, 1924, in Manteno Twp., the son of Arno and Amanda (Meyer) Schroeder. He married Ida Rasmussen on March 24, 1946, at the Peotone United Methodist Church. Elyvern farmed his whole life. He enjoyed farming, woodworking, and was a member of the Will County Farm Bureau. He is survived by his son, Larry (Pat) Schroeder of Beecher; daughter, Laurie (Gary) Anderson of Peotone; grandsons, Brad (Jessica) Schroeder of Beecher; Bryan (Jessica) Schroeder; granddaughters, Megan (Aaron) Etienne, of Plainfield; Mallory (Bryan) Martin of Grant Park; and Melissa (Nick) Robinson of Bourbonnais. Great grandchildren, Jaida Schroeder, Jack, Beckham, Evie Schroeder, Madison and Connor Etienne, Paige Martin and Nolan Robinson; and a sister Elaine Schoenwald. Elyvern was preceded in death by his wife; an infant daughter, Marla; a brother Ronald Schroeder; and his parents. Visitation will be held Thursday February 4, 2021 at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home from 10am till noon. Funeral service will be private. Burial will be at Peotone Cemetery.