Herbert "Herb" Schroeder

Herbert A. "Herb" Schroeder, age 85, of Searcy, was born Oct. 16, 1932, to August and Bertha Schroeder and passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Herb was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and neighbor. For many years, he was actively involved in his community, church, farming, and organizations. Herb was a Charter Member and an Elder at his church, Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Searcy. He is survived by three children; Kim Schroeder and wife, Jenese of Lonoke, Vicki Pierce and husband, Larry of Aromas, Calif., and Howell Schroeder and wife, Danielle of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren, Kim Schroeder Jr., Nicholas Schroeder, Audrey Bullock, Hayden Schroeder, Zach Lange and ten great-grandchildren. Herb is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Betty; sisters, Clara Schuetts, Alma Halford, Martha Halford; brothers, Raymond Schroeder and Willard Schroeder. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2610 S. Main St., Searcy, Ark., 72143. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Beebe. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.smithfamilycares.com.