Richard “Bucky” Craig Schroeder, age 73 of Wells, MN died Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. A visitation will be Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at Nasinec Funeral Home from 4:00-6:30pm with a memorial service to follow at 6:30pm.
Bucky was born July 22, 1951, the son of Burton and Donna (Swenson) Schroeder. He graduated from Minnesota Lake High School, the class of 1970. He was united in marriage to Marcia Anderson on August 26, 1972 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth, MN. The couple made their home in Wells and raised a son, Troy, and two daughters, Tara and Tanya.
Bucky was an avid hunter and fisherman. When he wasn’t hanging out in the party room in the garage watching his favorite old westerns, he could be found watching the Vikings and occasionally some NASCAR too. And, if you ever saw him without a baseball cap, you knew it must be a very special occasion. He also loved helping friends with the chores on the farm. He was a jack of all trades, and worked at Lampert Lumber until his retirement.
Bucky is survived by his children: Troy (Brandie) Anderson, Tara (Jim) Schroeder and Tanya (Steve) Meyer; 13 grandchildren: Josh (Jamie) Schroeder, Samantha (Paul) Kohnert, Jacob Kohnert, Trevor Brekken, Chandler Anderson, Seth (Sasha) Anderson, Kaelyn (JP) Sletten, Kiel (Krystal) Sletten, Karter (Natalie) Sletten, Jaden Anderson, Shyann (Sam) Meyer, Jesse (Sara) Meyer, Wyatt (Emma) Meyer. 17 great-grandchildren: Aria, Jaylen, Niah, Xyla, Emmett, Zoey, Mason, Jaden, Ruxin, Augist, Ascher, Alayah, Margo, Lyla, Kaden, Landyn, and Karalyn; siblings: Chuck Schroeder and Jenny (Matt) Simon; sister-in-law Sandy Schroeder; brother-in-law, Mark (Robin) Anderson; sisters-in-law: Melanie (Scott) Phillips, Peggy Anderson and Patty Anderson; along with many other relatives and friends.
Bucky was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marcia (2023), brothers: Jerry, Jason and Tom; brothers-in-law: Matt Anderson and Michael Anderson, in-laws: Vernon and Mary Anderson.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. They lived right next to us for years and I babysat their kids until going to college. RIP Bucky!
Our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
So very sorry to hear about Bucky passing. Our sympathies to the family. Hugs to you all.
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May he R.I.P.
Condolences to all his family and friends.
He loved to give me crap , but always took time to visit when we saw each other.
I’ll tip a cold one for ya Bucky!!