Mr. George Schroeder

Colonel George Z. Schroeder, after a short illness, passed away on January 24, 2017, at the age of 92. He was born February 13, 1924 in Au Gres, Michigan. Already a member of the Army Air Corp cadet program while attending Michigan State University, George was called to active duty in January 1943. He was trained as a fighter pilot, flying 55 missions in a P51 Mustang during WWII. He returned to Michigan State in January 1946. In July 1947, George was selected to receive a Regular Commission in the Army Air Corp and went on to serve a tour with the 27th Wing in Korea. In 1955, George was assigned to the 15th Air Force as a member of the Strategic Air Command Assistance Team. He attended his Advanced Management course at the University of Southern California. After 12 years in SAC, in 1966 he was reassigned to Headquarters Air Force Communications Services as Chief of Staff providing personnel support for over 200 locations around the world. In 1970 he was reassigned to Director of Personnel 15th Wing, Hickam AFB and retired May 1973. After 5 years in the real estate business in Dayton, Ohio, George opted for the warmer climate of Roswell, GA. He was very active in the Brookfield West Golf Club, serving on the board of directors. He served as President of its Senior Men’s Golf Association for 16 years. He was a founding member of the popular North Atlanta Senior Golf Association – serving as President in 1985. He is a Master Mason, 32 degree Mason and member of the Yaarab Shriners. He was active in the 8th Air Force Historical Society and a charter member of the Atlanta Chapter. He was a member of the Silver Wings, the Daedalians and the Roswell S.A.G. Fraternity. George was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church. He enjoyed the Monday men’s bridge group at Roswell United Methodist Church, his poker group, golf, football, family and his many cherished friends. George is preceded in death by his wife Geraldine (Geri) Schroeder and their son Gregory Z. Schroeder. He is survived by his wife Rachel Rowe Schroeder, daughter Jill Rose (Dean), son Kevin Schroeder (Colleen), step-son Steven Cochran (Linda), step-daughter Lynne Vaught (Ed), seven grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his younger brother Robert Schroeder. As per George’s wishes, his cremains will be interred at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton GA. A celebration of his life will be held on March 2, 2017 at 1 PM at Roswell United Methodist Church Chapel, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in George’s memory, to Roswell United Methodist Church or to Visiting Nurse Health System.

Mr. George Schroeder

February 13, 1924 - January 24, 2017