Matthew C. Schroeder

Matthew C. "Matt" Schroeder, age 35, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at UW Hospitals & Clinics in Madison. He was born on October 8, 1982, in Lancaster the son of Pat and Karen (Kjos) Schroeder. Matt attended Lancaster High School where he was the manager for wrestling and football and during his senior year he was the honorary captain when they won the state championship in football. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 2001 and furthered his education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, earning a degree in Auto Body. Matt farmed, was employed at the Cassville Power Plant until it closed, and most recently farmed his family farm. On September 17, 2011, he was united in marriage to Jenna Mezera at the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. Together they have one daughter, Nevaeh. Matt was an avid sports fan, especially the Minnesota Vikings, Milwaukee Brewers, and Wisconsin Badgers. He also enjoyed camping, deer hunting with his in-laws, trap shooting with his nephews and brothers-in-law, and a good game of cards. Matt dearly loved spending time with his princess, Nevaeh and his queen, Jenna and caring for foster children. Matt had a determination and a will that enabled him to be a 21 year cancer survivor. He could light up a room with his smile and his outlook on life. Matt will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife, Jenna; their daughter, Nevaeh; his parents, Pat and Karen Schroeder; his siblings: Patrick (Stephanie Aves) Schroeder; Stepfanie (Adam) Mossner; his grandparents: Donald G. Schroeder and Ronald Kjos; nieces and nephews: his Godchild Alea and Memphis Mossner; Trae, Jay, Trent, Kyle and Kennedy Mezera; his mother and father-in-law, Doreen and Mike Mezera; his brothers and sister-in-law: Jason (Brenda) and Jerred Mezera; Jolene (Zach) Giffey; his grandfather and grandmother-in-law, Bill and Ruth Mezera; and his dog, Mili.

Matt was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Nancy Kjos; his paternal grandmother, Estelle Schroeder; and his uncles, Jeff and Dennis Schroeder.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Family and friends may call on Friday, February 9, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Mathew C. Schroeder Memorial Fund has been established. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 30, C/O Matthew C. Schroeder Memorial Fund, Lancaster, WI 53813. Martin Schwartz Funeral Homes & Crematory in Lancaster is serving the family.