Jeanne Kathryn (Bergman) Schroeder

Jeanne (Bergman) Schroeder, 93, of Sandusky, passed away early Friday morning, October 18, 2024, at The Meadows at Osborn Park, in Huron, after a brief illness.

Born on April 5, 1931, in Fremont, OH the daughter of Ulmont John and Mary Josephine (Boeshaut) Bergman.  She was a graduate of Danbury High School class of 1949.  In 1970, Jeanne and her husband, Clyde, started the Erie Bay Company, later known as Erie Bay Graphics and Bay Gallery. They owned and operated this business for many years.  Prior to that she had worked at the Sandusky Foundry and Machine, Inc.

She was heavily involved in the community of Sandusky; through Firelands Audubon Society, The Erie MetroParks, The State Theater and Sandusky Main Street Association, just to name a few. Her passion for development of the downtown Sandusky area shows in its livelihood today. She was also a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Jeanne is survived by her two sons, Paul (Jill) Schroeder of Sandusky and Scott Schroeder of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; her four grandchildren, Melissa (Kyle) Wefler, Amanda Schroeder and Kyle Schroeder and Lucio Schroeder; her great-granddaughter, Rowan Wefler; a brother, Jim Bergman of Port Clinton; nieces and nephews; and her companion of 26 years, Sylvan Wahl of Sandusky.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 30 years, Clyde in 1989; a sister, Judy Davidson; and her brother, John Bergman.

 It was her wish to be cremated.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday morning, October 25, 2024 at 10 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue Sandusky.  Fr. Chris Turner will be officiating.  Interment will be held later in Riverview Cemetery, in Port Clinton, OH.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Erie MetroParks, 3910 Perkins Avenue, Huron, OH 44839 or to the Sandusky State Theater, 107 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Jeanne's family at davidfkoch.com.

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