Marie Schroeder, age 86, of New Prague, formerly of Texas, died Friday, April 19, 2013 at her home. Marie was born November 18, 1926 in Robbinsdale, MN to Francis J. and Theodosia B. (Bauer) Carey. She received a four-year degree as an RN from the College of St. Catherine and the University of Minnesota and worked as a public health nurse. Marie married James B. Schroeder on June 14, 1952 in Robbinsdale, MN. She was very involved in St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Mexia, Texas.
Marie is survived by her husband, James of New Prague; daughters, Mary (Bill) Brown of Coppell, TX, Kate Fitterer of Shakopee, Margaret "Maggie" (Brian) Johnson of San Antonio, TX; son, James David (Cathy) Schroeder of Charlotte, NC; sister, Corinne (George) Nagovsky of Columbia Heights, MN; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis J. and Theodosia B. (Bauer) Carey, and daughter Janet Marie Schroeder at age 13.
Funeral services are in New Prague on Saturday, May 25 at 11 .am. Interment will occur on May 26 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Aiden's Cemetery, Freeborn County, MN.