Dale was born in Kentucky, to Carole Rose Burton Schroeder on October 5, 1959. He was an avid New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Braves fan. Dale loved cutting grass and assisting Ginger with all the landscaping in the yard. He was a crew boat captain and a pawn broker. Dale enjoyed going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Dale is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Ginger Earwood Schroeder of Louisville; his daughter, Randi Shafer and husband Jeremy and son Michael Schroeder and Sara, also of Louisville; his parents, Carol Burton Schroeder and Gerald Williams. He also leaves behind two sisters Stacey Schroeder and Christie Schroeder of Gulfport, Mississippi and one brother, Benjamin Schroeder of Austin, TX; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. One of his greatest joys was being “Paw Paw” to his five grandchildren whom he dearly loved: Hunter Shafer, Alyssa Shafer, Aaron Shafer, Addison Shafer and Charlie Schroeder. Dale was preceded in death by his grandparents; Nanny and Papaw Burton and Papaw Schroeder.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Bill Henderson, Shane Norris, Hugh O’Neil, Doug Parsons, Dave Schroeder, Ryan Strickland, Mitch Whitehead, and Bob Wren.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
