Ryan Schroeder Obituary

Ryan J. Schroeder

Ryan J. Schroeder, 50, was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, and went home to the Lord suddenly Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at his Van Wert residence.

He was born Nov. 21, 1972, in Lima, to Jerry and Chris (Christman) Schroeder. He married Amy Kleman on Sept. 21, 1996, and she survives in Van Wert.

Ryan is also survived by his parents; two children, Brooke (Alec) Vest of Columbus and Kayla Schroeder (Ryan Moody, fiancé) of Perrysburg; two siblings, Nick (Jodi) Schroeder of Deshler and Abby (Brian) Lauer of Lewis Center; mother-in-law, Deb Kleman of Florida; three sisters-in-law, Stacy (Alan) Gerschutz of New Bavaria, Stephanie Kleman (Mick Wagler) of Florida, and Tricia Moore of Van Wert; several nieces and nephews; and 22 cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cyril and Gertrude Schroeder, John and LaDonna Christman, Lefty and Rita Bott, and Clem and Rita Steffan; and father-in-law, Jerry Kleman.

Since his youth, Ryan had a natural talent for taking apart and repairing items. In high school, he worked for the local hardware and with a local appliance repairman. He graduated from Leipsic High School and University of Toledo as a mechanical engineer. In 1994, he began his career with Aeroquip (Danfoss) in Van Wert and worked there for over 28 years.

Ryan loved his girls above all things. He would do anything to make them happy and feel loved. He served others unconditionally. He was the first to volunteer to help his family and friends with projects and come up with creative ideas to solve problems. He loved working alongside his dad, friends, and co-workers. He had a patent. Ryan loved his tools, barn, and camping with Amy and his friends in the summer.

Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at Love Heitmeyer Funeral Home, 16085 SR-634, Fort Jennings, Ohio, 45844, with a wake service beginning at 7:45 p.m. There will also be visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at St. Mary's Parish Life Center. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 318 State St., Leipsic, Ohio, 45856, with Fr. Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Leipsic.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.