Leon H. Schroder
Formerly of Arlington Heights

Leon H. Schroder, Of Las Vegas, Nevada, was born December 26, 1930 in Penn Yan, New York to Hiram H. and Helen (nee Neilsen) Schroeder. He died on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Charleston Ridge Senior Home in Las Vegas, Nev.

An accomplished mechanic, Mr. Schroder was owner of Leon’s Arco Service in Arlington Heights from the 1960’s until the late 1980’s before retiring. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Leon enjoyed golfing and bowling and, during his retirement, enjoyed woodworking along with tending to his vegetable garden.

He is survived by his children, Terry (Bonnie) Nichols, and Jane (Jim) Eggstaff; his brothers Erving and Paul (Marilyn nee Warren) Schroeder; and several nieces and nephews.

Leon was preceded in death by his wife, Alice J. (nee Healy) Schroder; his parents; his sister Ruth Schroeder Appleton.

Visitation from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Funeral service 11:00 AM, Monday, September 26, 2011 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Medical Service of America Hospice, 2520 St. Rose parkway, Suites 219 & 220, Henderson, NV 89074.
 

  

 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004