Thomas G. Schroeder, 72, of Evansville

Thomas G. Schroeder, 72, of Evansville, IN, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. 

He was born in Jasper, IN, December 21, 1951, the son of the late Oscar A. and Helen M. (Deller) Schroeder. Tom graduated from Jasper High School in 1969 and went to work for Jasper Seating for 13 years. In 1982, Tom moved to Evansville and married Patricia Becking, his wife and best friend. They were married May 8, 1982 and had 42 wonderful years together. 

Tom also worked for Evansville Veneer and Lumber Company for 13 years and later worked part-time for Federated Marketing in his retirement. He had a passion for watching the financial markets and spent countless hours researching company stocks which was a hobby he truly enjoyed. Tom and Pat enjoyed traveling to many destinations over the years and made an annual trip to Panama City Beach, FL.  

Tom is survived by his spouse, Patricia, along with many friends, cousins and his Aunt Virginia Deller. 

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Helen (Deller) Schroeder.  

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024 in the mausoleum at St. Joseph Cemetery, 2500 Mesker Park Dr., Evansville. 

A Funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the mausoleum with Father Ted Tempel officiating.  Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel.  In lieu of flowers or memorial gifts, please make donations to Heart to Heart Hospice, 610 E. Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47710. The family would like to thank the staff of Heart to Heart Hospice and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital for their kind and compassionate care of Tom. 

Condolences may be shared online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.