James Allen SCHROEDER

June 12, 1954 - April 30, 2020

James Allen Schroeder, of Maryland Heights, MO died on April 30, 2020 at the age of 65. He was born June 12, 1954 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Carl Schroeder and the late Ruth Schroeder (nee:Schmierbach). He is survived by his Wife, Diana Schroeder; Children, Rachel Chew and her husband Josh, Stephanie Essman and her husband Scott, and Christina and her husband John Rutten; Grandchildren, Joshua, Julia, and Jacob Chew, Brennen, Cameron and Ava Essman, Caitlyn Wyas, Andrew and Joseph Sanburn, Siblings; Bill Schroeder and his wife Angie, John Schroeder and his wife Joan, Dan Schroeder and his wife Barb; Mother of his children Debbie Fehl. James was truly loved and will be greatly missed by a host of other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Ruth Schroeder. A gentle man of faith in Christ, blessed with gift of Art, painting, designing puppets for children Ministries, remodeling, many walls are adorned with his faith filled artwork. Our dad had a gift with his hands! He could fix and build almost anything! A handyman and artist of many sorts. He loved to serve others and help in anyway he could. He loved Jesus and would teach us scripture and sing praises! He taught us girls how to ride a bike in our own backyard without training wheels, he told us many stories at bedtime when we were little. He loved playing the game of chess! We have peace knowing he is in the arms of Jesus. This isn’t goodbye but until we see each other again. Celebration of Life is pending at this time and will be held in the near future.