Charles Schroeder

Charles Boyd "Chuck" Schroeder, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2019. Charles was the beloved husband of the late Jean A., nee Karpinski; loving father of Patrick M. and Carrie E. (Thomas Ruehle) Schroeder, Cheryl M. (Peter) Christopoulos, Charles S., Darryl E. (Sherri) and Christian J. Schroeder; dearest son of the late Mary, nee DIllon, and the late Henry Schroeder; cherished grandfather of David J. (Maria Lat), Caitlin M. (Ivan Cruz) and Samantha J. (Chris Shaffer) Schroeder, Nicholas D. (Kelly) and Christian C. (Michelle) Christopoulos, Jenalee A. Schroeder, William J. Christopoulos and Alexis K. Schroeder; great grandfather of Ryan L. Cruz; dear brother of Thomas H. (Carol) Schroeder and the late Jean Marie Lane; fond uncle of many. Chuck earned his Master's Degree from University of Illinois Chicago, was a Civil Engineer with IDOT for over 35 years, and he was a proud member of the Illinois Association of Highway Engineers. After retiring from IDOT, Chuck finished his career working for Teng & Associates. In lieu of flowers, donations to: The Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org , would be appreciated. Visitation Friday July 26, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 noon on Saturday, at the funeral home, and the Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. For more information, please call 708-456-8300.