Edwin M. Schroeder, age 87, resident and former Mayor of Grayslake, passed away at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, June 11, 2002. As a decorated Army Veteran of World War II European Theater, he received a field commission. Retired attorney at law who began his career as an office boy at Zenith Radio Corporation, where he retired as corporate secretary after 50 years. Very active in the community, his memberships include the American Legion #659 and Veterans of Foreign Wars #2245. He was a 50 year member of the Grayslake Lions Club where he served as president two separate times. He also served as Village of Grayslake Trustee for many years, but is best remembered for his 12 years as Mayor of Grayslake. As a public servant, he strived to improve the quality of life for the entire community. He is survived by his loving wife Esther, nee Frend; two sons Edwin Schroeder Jr. and Evan (Judy) Schroeder, and one daughter Esther DiMatteo; grandfather of Jessica, Michelle, Chad, William, Daniel, Charles and James; and great-grandfather of four; he is also survived by two sisters Bernice Bartell and LaVerne Heelein; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Helen Schroeder; brothers Ralph and Walter and by his sister Loretta. Friends are asked to meet at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, where the Funeral Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, with Rev. Fr. James Merrold as celebrant. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery, in Grayslake. Friends of the family are invited to the visitation which will be 5 to 9 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2002 at the Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Ltd., 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake. Additional parking is available across the street from the funeral chapel at St. Gilbert Catholic Church. Memorials may be directed to the Grayslake Lions Club. For funeral information please call 847-223-8122 .
