Richard William “Rick” Schroeder, 64, of Sour Lake, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on November 27, 1952, in Beaumont, to Barbara J. Belile Schroeder and Albert William Schroeder. He was a crop duster pilot with Twin County Air Ag, Winnie.
Rick is survived by his wife, Reba Schroeder of Sour Lake; children, Kasi Bryant and her husband, Cody, of Sour Lake; Brandi Duplant and her husband, Jason, of Lumberton; and William Dustin Schroeder of Houston; grandchildren, Logan, Dillon, Kade, and Lexi Bryant, and Cameron and Christian Duplant; sisters, Barbara “Tootie” Trahan of Fannett and Susan Schroeder Hamsphire of Buna; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family; and his faithful companion, Nulah “Lou Lou”.
He is preceded in death by his father, Albert William Schroeder; mother, Barbara Jill Belile Schroeder; and brother, Robert Britt Schroeder.
A gathering of Mr. Schroeder’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at China Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for Spinal Cord Injuries, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078.
