James L. Schroeder, III

James L. Schroeder, III

James L. Schroeder, III, 73, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 of natural causes at the Hershey Medical Center.  He was born on April 25, 1943 in York to the late James L. Schroeder, Jr., and Frances I. (Litsinger) Schroeder.  He was married to Joyce E. (Heisey) Schroeder on August 10, 1968.

Jim worked for AMP, Inc., Harrisburg for over 33 years.  Along with being a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hershey, he was a member of the Brownstone Lodge #666 F&AM, the York Rite and Knights Templar, Shriners Club and was formerly a member of the Zeredatha Lodge #451 F&AM, York as well as a former member of the Campbelltown Lions Club.

In addition to his wife of nearly 48 years, he will be lovingly missed by a daughter, Julie L. Sellard and husband, Edward, of Palmyra; James L. Schroeder, IV, of Palmyra; a grandson, Robert James “RJ” Sellard, of Palmyra; a brother, George K. Schroeder, of Salt Lake City, UT as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 212 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 with the Reverend Cindy A. Brommer officiating.  A time of visitation will be held at the church from 11 AM until the time of the service on Monday.  Private burial will be at the convenience of the family in Grandview Memorial Park, Lebanon.  Arrangements have been entrusted with the Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home, Inc., 25 West Pine Street, Palmyra, PA  17078, 717-838-9211.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s honor to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at the address listed above.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.RothermelFuneralHome.com. 

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