Celebrating the life of
Oliver Bacon Schroder
February 19, 1926 - February 17, 2008
Oliver Bacon Schroder, 81, died Sunday, February 17, 2008 in Savannah.
Mr. Schroder was a native of Savannah and the son of the late Louise Bacon and Aage Georg Schroder.
He was a 1944 graduate of Benedictine Military School and after graduation he enlisted in the Air Force Aviation Cadet Program and served as a waist gunner on a B-17. After the war, he returned to Savannah and attended Armstrong Junior College and the University of Georgia.
Mr. Schroder was a former member of the Savannah Jaycees, Civitan Club, Kiwanis Club and was president of the Danish Heritage Society of Savannah during the "Tall Ships" festival in 1976. He was a member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society and at one time served on the Board of Directors and was a volunteer tour guide for the museum.
He enjoyed gardening, especially working with camellias and bonsai plants, as well as hunting and fishing.
Mr. Schroder was a former member of the Savannah Yacht Club and the Cotillion Club of Savannah.
Mr. Schroder was an account executive for Moore Business Forms for 32 years before retiring in 1991. He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Aage G. Schroder, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Gaines Schroder; a daughter, Elizabeth Schroder Samoluk of Atlanta; a son, Oliver Bacon Schroder, Jr.; a grandson, Zachary Ian Schroder; a sister, Sara Schroder Harrington and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial Visitation: 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Thursday at Bonaventure Cemetery with The Reverend Richard A. Nelson officiating.
Remembrances: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St. Thomas Ave., Savannah, GA 31406, The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler, GA 31322 or a charity of your choice.
Mr. Schroder is my son's Grandfather. He was such a wonderful influence on Zachary. Mr. Schroder was always kind to me and never treated me like an outsider. A few months ago Zak and I took PaPa on a 'date'. Knowing how much he enjoyed the Shrimp Scampi at Red Lobster...we made that our destination. He was enjoying himself so much that Zak and I hated to end the afternoon so soon...so we took him to Oglethorpe Mall. He looked at a radio that he was considering getting for Grandma Betty for her nightstand. We had such a good time window shopping. We didn't go very far into the mall but needless to say...I think he slept very well that night! I wish circumstances were different so that I could have spent more time getting to know him...I bet he had a wealth of stories to share. My husband and I were blessed to have Mr. & Mrs. Schroder come to our wedding 6 years ago. Handsome couple. I hope that my marriage will last as long as theirs...and I can only hope that my soul mate takes as good care of me as Grandma Betty cared for PaPa. Oliver, Jr. and Elizabeth set wonderful examples for Zachary and others by the way they lovingly cared for their father. I know the last leg of his journey was very troubled and it was not easy for the Schroder family. I am very priviledged to call them my friends and family.
- Shannon Nagel, Richmond Hill, GA
The Tanners from Wrightsville send our love, thoughts, and prayers. May God wrap you in peace and comfort. Much love, Deana
- Deana Tanner Bibb, Sandersville, GA
Our prayers and condolences to you and your family for your loss. love, Jimmy, Ursla and Leah Anestos
- Jimmy and Ursla Anestos, Savannah, GA
Mr. Schroder is my son's Grandfather. He was such a wonderful influence on Zachary. Mr. Schroder was always kind to me and never treated me like an outsider. A few months ago Zak and I took PaPa on a 'date'. Knowing how much he enjoyed the Shrimp Scampi at Red Lobster...we made that our destination. He was enjoying himself so much that Zak and I hated to end the afternoon so soon...so we took him to Oglethorpe Mall. He looked at a radio that he was considering getting for Grandma Betty for her nightstand. We had such a good time window shopping. We didn't go very far into the mall but needless to say...I think he slept very well that night! I wish circumstances were different so that I could have spent more time getting to know him...I bet he had a wealth of stories to share. My husband and I were blessed to have Mr. & Mrs. Schroder come to our wedding 6 years ago. Handsome couple. I hope that my marriage will last as long as theirs...and I can only hope that my soul mate takes as good care of me as Grandma Betty cared for PaPa. Oliver, Jr. and Elizabeth set wonderful examples for Zachary and others by the way they lovingly cared for their father. I know the last leg of his journey was very troubled and it was not easy for the Schroder family. I am very priviledged to call them my friends and family.
- Shannon Nagel, Richmond Hill, GA
The Tanners from Wrightsville send our love, thoughts, and prayers. May God wrap you in peace and comfort. Much love, Deana
- Deana Tanner Bibb, Sandersville, GA
Our prayers and condolences to you and your family for your loss. love, Jimmy, Ursla and Leah Anestos
- Jimmy and Ursla Anestos, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
