On November 30, 2023, Norman Lee Schroeder, who was 82 years old and lived in Plymouth, fought valiantly against a severe cancer. He successfully passed away. The early years of Norm Schroeder were spent immersed in the uncomplicated environment of farm life.
He was born in Jefferson, Iowa, to Florence and Irvin Schroeder. His family moved to the Schroeder property in Lincoln, Illinois, and it was there that he learned the valuable lessons of perseverance, community, and the importance of hard labor.
On his path through life, Norm created a tapestry that was weaved with the strands of love and determination. His legacy will be characterized by his unrelenting dedication to his family, his friends, and the land that he considered to be his home. In addition to being a rock of stability, Norm attacked life with a determination that was genuinely impressive.
His upbringing in Lincoln instilled in him a profound affinity to the earth, and he devoted several decades to the cultivation of the family farm. He was able to cultivate not just crops but also a sense of pride in the act of tending to the ground because to his green thumb and his enthusiasm for agriculture.
Because of his pleasant smile and welcoming personality, Norm became a well-liked figure in Plymouth, where he established long-lasting connections and garnered the respect of the town.
Norman Lee Schroeder’s passing has left a hole in the world, but his legacy will live on in perpetuity because of the permanent imprints he left on the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him. During this time of celebration, let us not forget the principles that he so eloquently represented, which include the importance of love, community, and hard work.
