Scott D. Schroeder

Scott D. Schroeder, 74, of Fond du Lac, died on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Eden Vista.

He was born on March 31, 1949, in Manitowoc, the son of Walton and Carol Ellestad Schroeder. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, Class of 1967. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1968-72, based in Thailand. After service, he received his Associate Degree from Lakeshore Technical College. On November 17, 1987, he married Margaret “Peggy” A. Bellon, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fond du Lac.

Scott worked as a correctional officer at Taycheedah Correction Institute. In his free time, Scott liked to golf, enjoyed working on his lawn, and watching TV. Scott cherished the time he could spend with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret “Peggy” Schroeder of Fond du Lac, his children: Jennifer (Bobby) Cushman of Sarasota, FL, Tony (Amanda) Eilbes of Oconto, Joe (Amanda) Eilbes of Franksville, Brian (Amy) Eilbes of Fond du Lac; his grandchildren: Jaxon, Gwen and Ingrid; his sisters: Nancee (Jay) Musil of Valley Springs, CA, Patrice (Mike) Boury of Lakeland, FL, and Cindee (Steve) Vogel of Whitelaw; his brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Bruce Becker.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.