Norbert L. ‘Nobby’ Schroeder, 80, Lincoln, NE, died Thursday, September 9, 2010. Born October 6, 1929, in Cleveland, North Dakota, the son of Jacob and Mary (Haas) Schroeder.
Nobby is survived by his wife, Carol J.; two daughters Pamela (Dan) Kunzman, Beatrice and Amy L. Filbert, Lincoln; son Alan L., Lincoln; brother-in-law Chris Heil, Holly Springs, NC; sister-in-law, Janet Schroeder, Fort Collins, CO.; and four grandchildren: Katelyn and Hannah Kunzman and Abby and Luke Filbert. He was preceded in death by Sister Agnes Heil and brother Ronald Schroeder.
Norbert was raised on a farm in Cleveland, North Dakota.
He graduated from Sheyenne River Academy in Harvey, ND, and attended Union College in Lincoln, NE. While in Lincoln he met his wife, Carol, and they were married 54 years.
Nobby worked at the Gas Co. retiring 40 years with Minnegasco. He was president and Business Manager of IBEW Local # 244 for 15 years. He was honored to receive the Al Bauer Labor Leader of the year award, a plaque for Significant Achievement on behalf of Organized Labor in the city of Lincoln, The Richard Nolan Memorial Service Award for outstanding service, an award for Nebraska State Utility Workers in Appreciation for his service and leadership to the Utility Workers of Nebraska.
Nobby served the youth of the community as Little Chiefs Coach, and Indian Guides leader. Nobby had a passion for Union work, fishing, hunting, helping people, watching the Cornhusker Marching Band, keeping up with his grandkids, and staying busy.
Memorial Service: 3:00 PM Monday (9-13-10) at Roper and Sons Funeral Home, 4300 ‘O’ Street, Pastor Doug Delhay, officiating.
Visitation: Sunday (9-12-10) 2:00PM-8:00PM with family greeting friends from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at Roper and Sons.
Memorials: May be given to the family for future designation.