Thomas W. Schroeder

Thomas W. Schroeder died in Folsom, Calif. on Dec. 21. He was 68.

Schroeder was born on Sept. 13, 1942, in Lamar, Colo. He served in the U.S. Navy on the submarine USS Rasher for seven years. Schroeder retired as a facility operations and maintenance manager in the Bldg. 332 Plutonium Facility after a 33-year career at the Laboratory.

He spent most of his life in Livermore where he enjoyed being involved in the Livermore coin club, coaching his daughter's youth sports and helping friends and family.

Schroeder is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carla R. Schroeder; children, Stephanie Esparza and husband, Rudy of El Dorado Hills and Sheri Schroeder of Sacramento; grandchildren, Troy Thomas and Dominic; three brothers, Dwayne, Kent and Tim Schroeder; three sisters, Martha, Cheryl and Debbie; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service was held Dec. 27 in Livermore.