Charles N. ‘Charlie’ Schroeder

Charles N. “Charlie” Schroeder, age 75, of Greencastle, formerly of Jasper, passed away at noon on Friday, July 12, 2024 at his residence in Saint Anthony.

Charlie was born in Jasper on Feb. 1, 1949 to Joseph and Esther (Fischer) Schroeder.

He married his wife of 53 years, Ruth Berg, on July 17, 1971 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

Charlie graduated from Jasper High School, then received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University and his master’s degree from Southern Illinois University.

He retired as the chief executive officer from Putnam County Comprehensive Services, an agency that services individuals with physical and mental disabilities, after 45 years of dedicated service.

He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Greencastle and a member of the Jasper Knights of Columbus. He was a devout Catholic and attended Mass and prayed the Rosary daily.

Charlie was a board member of 100-Plus Men Who Care under the Putnam County Community Foundation. He was a past president of the Greencastle Chamber of Commerce, past president of Kiwanis in Greencastle and past president of the Greencastle Jaycees. He was awarded Citizen of the Year in 2007 by the Greencastle Chamber of Commerce.

He was an avid sports fan and officiated numerous sporting events, including softball, basketball, baseball and football, at both the high school and collegiate level. The IHSAA awarded him Umpire of the Year in softball in 2011. He was instrumental in starting the men’s softball league in Greencastle and served on the board of directors for the construction of the Big Walnut Sports Park. Charlie spent much of his time dedicated to volunteering, directing and raising money for Special Olympics.

Charlie enjoyed boating, spending time at his cabin at Beaver Lake, hunting, ATV riding, spending time outdoors, playing cards, golfing and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Schroeder; two daughters, Megan Schroeder of Greencastle and Brooke Schroeder (Bryan Jordan) of Charlestown; two grandchildren, Eden and August Jordan; four sisters, Kate Labhart of Jasper, Rose Ann Sanders (Harold) of Reelsville, Linda Lambert (Dave) of Evansville and Christine Prior of Huntingburg; and one brother, Jim Schroeder (Donna) of Jasper.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Ron Schroeder and Leroy Schroeder; and four sisters, Norma Jean Mehringer, Becky Schroeder, Cynthia Rosbottom and Carolyn Auffart.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Charles N. “Charlie” Schroeder will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 18 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, with entombment to follow in the Fairview Cemetery mausoleum in Jasper. A visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church or Special Olympics.

Online condolences, memories and stories may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.