Charles "Chuck" Lawrence Schroeder, 89, of Delaware passed away peacefully early Friday morning, October 2, 2026 at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1936 in New Knoxville, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Lydia (Settledge) Schroeder and graduated from New Knoxville High School. He then furthered his education at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan while playing basketball there.

Chuck was a career educator with teaching stops in Milford, Michigan (Milford High School), Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (West Hills) and Delaware, Ohio (Buckeye Valley). At every stop, Chuck coached multiple sports. Additionally, Chuck started the equestrian program at Ohio Wesleyan University.

He was an active and faithful member of the Old Stone Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder for Christian Education. He had a passion for horses at an early age and that continued throughout his life as he trained, showed and judged all types of horses. Chuck regularly judged horse shows up until 3 years ago. He was also an active member of the Appaloosa Horse Club. One of his last highlights was his participation in the Chief Joseph trail ride held yearly in Montana and Idaho www.chiefjosephtrailride.org/ride-information.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Joe (Marylee) Schroeder; grandchildren, Samantha Copley, Alexia (Ansell) Hammack, Michael (Caroline) Schroeder, and Whitney (fiancé Elias Fhagen-Smith) Schroeder; great grandchildren, Rayleigh, Melanie, Will, Josie and August; sister, Lois Eversman; nieces and nephews; loving companion of 8 years, Mary Ellen Hannah.

In addition to his parents, Chuck was also preceded in death by his wife Janice, sons Michael and Robin, brother John Schroeder and sister Dorothy Egan.

A Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Old Stone Presbyterian Church, 41 Hodges Rd., Delaware, with Rev. Doug Browne officiating. A reception will follow the services.

A 2nd celebration of life service will be held in his hometown at 11:00 am, October 31, 2026 at the First Church of New Knoxville, 200 W. Bremen St., New Knoxville, OH 45871. Joel Bucklin will officiate the service there with a reception after.

Contributions in Chuck's memory may be made to YEDA (Youth Equestrian Development Association) thru Venmo@showyeda-10 or by visiting www.showyeda.com/scholarships-2/contribute/ or to the Old Stone Presbyterian Church by visiting www.oldstone.org/give.

The Snyder Funeral Center, Delaware Chapel is honored to assist the Schroeder family.

To share a fond memory of Chuck or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.