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Ronald Roy Schroeder

Posted 2018-01-05 by mhenderson
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ
>>> Published on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 <<<

It is with great sadness that his family announces the recent passing
of retired police officer Ronald Roy Schroeder. Ron, 74, passed away
Nov. 21, 2015.

Ron was born Aril 18, 1941 in Savannah, Ga. He earned his degree in
police science from California State University, Long Beach. He was
hired onto the Long Beach Police Department Feb. 18, 1963 and retired
Dec. 14, 1981. During those years, Ron also served in the Army 1966-
68.

Ron relocated in 1981 to beautiful Lake Havasu City, where he resided
until the time of his passing.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Col. Arnold L. Schroeder Sr.,
USAF - Ret.; his mother, Hazel Schroeder; sister, Sharla Schroeder-
Read and son, Ryan Lancaster.

Ron is survived by his life partner and best friend, Karen Lancaster;
son, Chad Lancaster; son, Cord Schroeder Vandergrift; sister, Michele
Schroeder Wright; and brother, Arnold L. Schroeder, Jr., as well as
nieces, a nephew and grandchildren.

Ron is also survived by many close friends.

Ron held an important place in the minds and hearts of many people as
a very, very good friend and fellow police officer. As Ron shared
before his passing, he had fun during his life and always enjoyed
making so many people laugh. His stories will live on forever.

A celebration of life is Dec. 19, at Shugrue’s in the Makai Room,
lower level, 1-4 p.m.





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