Clifford Dean Schroeder, 91, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Bryan LGH East Campus, Lincoln, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 5 at 10:30 AM, at Gass Haney Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Nestor officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, and continue on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until service time, all at the funeral home. The funeral service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials are suggested as those of the family or donor's choice.

Clifford Dean Schroeder was born May 25, 1930, in Butler County, Nebraska, on the family farm near Garrison, to Martin and Wilhelmine (Damm) Schroeder. Cliff attended high school in Ulysses, Nebraska. While his roots were firmly planted in Nebraska, a lot of his growing up came in the territory that is now Hawaii in the early 1950's during the Korean War. Cliff enlisted in the United States Navy on April 9, 1951, and was honorably discharged on April 5, 1955. He never was deployed, but carried out numerous training missions up in the air in Navy aircraft.

Returning to Nebraska after his discharge, Cliff spent some time working construction jobs for what is now Behlen Mfg. Company, 18 years at Dale Electronics (now Vishay), where he was Quality Control Manager. On September 2, 1956, Cliff was united in marriage to Alfreda Plugge at Trinity Lutheran Church. After leaving Dale Electronics, Cliff and his brother-in-law, Dale Plugge, began a long partnership developing various businesses in the Columbus Community. Westside Industrial Corp. was formed to develop industrial property on the west side of Columbus. Cliff and Dale formed Tran-Tec Corp. which became a leader in the manufacturing of components for the electronics industry.

Cliff loved meeting and talking to anyone. He made everyone feel important and respected. Cliff enjoyed traveling with his family, gardening, helping relatives on the family farms, and entertaining family and guests at his lake cabin. He loved to spoil his kids and grandkids, and later in life, his great grandchildren. Cliff was a good friend and made many long lasting friendships. His advice to his children and grandchildren was simple – work hard for what you want, don't rely on other people to make it happen, but be generous toward those who are less fortunate.

Cliff and Alfreda were loyal and active members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Cliff served on the church council as president for several years.

Cliff is survived by:
Son – Jim (Jann) Schroeder of Severance, CO
Granddaughter – Megan (Nate) Murphy of Severance, CO
Great Grandchildren – Mason and Maddie
Granddaughter – Chrissy (Tyler) Jones of Eaton, CO
Great Grandchild – Declan
Son – Tom (Mary) Schroeder of Omaha, NE
Granddaughter – Amy (Justin) Swierczek of Omaha, NE
Great Grandchildren – Autumn and Zoey
Grandson – Matt Schroeder of Omaha, NE
Daughter – Susan Schroeder of Columbus, NE
Sister – Ruth Worman of Salina, KS
Sister – Maxine Mashek of Ulysses, NE

Cliff was preceded in death by:
Parents – Martin and Wilhelmine Schroeder
Wife – Alfreda Schroeder
Brother – Martin (Mary Ann) Schroeder, Jr.
Brothers-in-law – Jack Worman and Maurice Mashek

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To cherish from our birth.
He gives us friends and those we love
To share our days on Earth.

He watches us with loving care
And takes us by the hand,
He blesses us with countless joys
And guides the lives we've planned.

Then, when our work on Earth is done,
He calls us to His side,
To live with Him in happiness
Where peace and love abide.






In Loving Memory Of

Clifford Dean Schroeder

Born
Sunday, May 25, 1930
Butler County, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Lincoln, Nebraska

Service
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 10:30 AM
Gass Haney Funeral Home
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Wayne Nestor

Music
Ann Cattau
"On Eagle's Wings"
"How Great Thou Art"
"Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone"

Casket Bearers
Nate Murphy
Tyler Jones
Justin Swierczek
Matt Schroeder
Keith Riley
Maurice Mashek
Marv Peterson

Interment
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska

Military Honors
The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard