SCHROEDER, Milton

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, AZ Friday, April 15, 2011 Milton Schroeder, 78, of Flagstaff, died Sunday, April 10, 2011. He was born April 2, 1933, in Lincoln, Neb., to Paul and Cora Schroeder. He attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Ore., where he played college basketball and met his wife of 50 years, Diana Schroeder. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-58, and afterward in the U.S. Army Reserves. After attending graduate school at Reed College in Portland and earning his doctorate from the University of Denver in 1966, Mr. Schroeder moved his family to Flagstaff to become assistant to then-NAU President Lawrence Walkup. Later he became Dean of Admissions and Records, a position he held until his retirement in 1981. He enjoyed further success as a real estate broker with Schroeder Realty until his second retirement in 2007. With a deep commitment to education and the Flagstaff community, Mr. Schroeder was active in several commissions and organizations including those with Northern Arizona University, the city of Flagstaff, United Way (president), Route 66 Rotary Club (president), Elks and Masons. He loved basketball, playing golf and classic sports cars, but above all, his family was the most treasured joy in his life. Mr. Schroeder is survived by sons Kurt Schroeder (Jennifer Schaber) of Flagstaff and Mark Schroeder (Mary) of Glendale; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana Schroeder, in 2010. A graveside burial service will be Tuesday, April 19 at 2 p.m., at Calvary Cemetery. Friends are welcome to attend and celebrate Mr. Schroeder's life with his family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to local charities. Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences@Lozanos-FlagstaffMortuary.com Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary is handling arrangements.