Sandra LaVae Schroeder, 69, of Barstow, Calif., passed away May 13, 2010, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Sept. 10, 1940, in Albert Lea, to proud parents Wesley and Cora (Schnieder) Seeger. She graduated from Albert Lea High School. She was employed for many years as a dental assistant for Drs. Holm and Larson, in Barstow, Calif.
She is survived by her husband, Arleigh “Art” Schroeder of Barstow, Calif.; daughters: Evelyn (and George) Monroe of Victorville, Calif., and Marilyn Bergland of Barstow, Calif.; son, Michael (and Karina) of Victorville, Calif.; stepdaughters, Cindi (and Tony) Duran of Riverside, Calif., and Betty Moreno of Apple Valley, Calif.; a step-son, Paul (and Marilyn) of Apple Valley, Calif.; brothers, the Rev. Rod Seeger of San Francisco, Calif., and Steven Seeger of Albert Lea; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Monday, May 17, 2010, at Mead Mortuary, with the Rev. Joe Vail officiating. Donations in her honor may be made to VNA Hospice of the Desert. Arrangements by Mead Mortuary, 256-5671. www.meadmortuary.com.