Kris G. Schroeder

Kris Groves Schroeder, 56, of Waukee, Iowa died January 31st, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska.

There will be a celebration of Kris’ life on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., with a time of sharing at 6:00 p.m.

Born in Lancaster, Wisconsin on March 21, 1964, Kris was the youngest son of Clint and Joan Schroeder. Kris and Melanie Lynn Kress were married on August 5th, 1994. They became devoted parents to two sons and a daughter. His proudest legacy is a loving family who adored him beyond words and whom he adored too.

His intellect, innate goodness, and wicked grin will be with us always. He was a kind and thoughtful man and an intentional listener, with a great sense of humor and a wonderful laugh. Kris was a talented and generous cook, and for him, cooking and providing for his family was his language of love. Kris was a proud Union Member of Local Teamsters No. M518. He was an avid reader, a loyal and patient Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, and loved a Hawaiian shirt and a good hat.

Schroeder is survived by his wife of 26 years, Melanie; and three kids, Evan, Sarah, and Quinn. He is also survived by his mother, Joan; two brothers, John of Aurora, CO and Kurt of Saylorville, IA, and sister, Kirsten Nipper (Joseph) of Coeur d'Alene, ID, and many loving nephews, nieces, and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton Paul Schroeder, and sisters-in-law Helen Schroeder and Deb Rock Schroeder.

Memorials may be given as blood donations to LifeServe Blood Center, critical to Kris’s final months, and to support his children’s educational fund, his proudest achievement.



Colossians 3:12-15
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

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