Olive “Ann” Schroeder, age 89, passed away May 27, 2022.
Born November 20, 1932, to Oliver and Mabel (Rice) Kjellberg in Hallock, MN, Olive was the second oldest of 7 children. Her childhood was spent in the area of Goodrich, MN. At her 22nd birthday party, she met Richard Schroeder, who became her husband for 36 years. Soon after marrying, they moved to California and had 2 sons. They moved to Oregon before moving back to Minnesota settling in Monticello where she eventually began a career in real estate for many years before retiring.
After retirement, she enjoyed buying and selling items on eBay and researching things on the internet while listening to Fox News in the background. Visits with her always consisted of current events, politics, friends and family updates as well as food discussions. She was well known to be a very good cook trying or creating new recipes.
Ann is survived by her sons, Paul of Pequot Lakes, MN and Glenn (Colleen) of Parker, CO; grandchildren Chelsey (Daniel) Hancock of Big Lake, MN, Haylee (Tyler) Doperalski of Big Lake, MN and Nicholas Schroeder of Parker, CO; 5 great grandchildren, her brother Dwight Kjellberg and many nieces and nephews.
She was proceeded in death by her father Oliver Kjellberg, her mother and stepfather Mabel and Oliver Byklum, brothers Gerald, James, Jack Kjellberg, sisters Patricia Kjellberg and Janice Iverson.
We invite you to join us at a Memorial Service on Sunday, August 28 starting at 2pm with a service at 3pm. We’d love to have people share their memories at the service being held at her granddaughter Chelsey’s house: 24632 165th Street NW, Big Lake, MN 55309. This was one of Olive Ann’s favorite places to go because it’s where she spent time with her family.
