NORTH MANCHESTER - Russell J. Schroeder, 60, of North Manchester, died at 3 p.m. Feb. 14, 2011, in his residence.
He was born Jan. 6, 1951, in Glandorf, Ohio, to Benno and Clara Duling Schroeder.
He owned The Inn, North Manchester, since 1999. He graduated from Ottawa (Ohio) Glandorf High School in 1969, and Ohio State University in 1974, where he received a bachelor's degree in agriculture - horticulture specialty. He was a horticulture specialist for several companies.
Surviving are a sister, Audrey (and spouse John) Canelli, Miamisburg, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating and at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, Ohio, with Father Tony Fortman officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Glandorf.
Calling is one hour prior to the service Saturday at the Congregational Christian Church and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church.
McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 601 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545-8822.
