John L. Schroer

John L. Schroer, 82, of South County Road 300 West, Columbus, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday December 8, 2015, at Columbus Regional Hospital. John was born October 12, 1933, in Columbus, to the late Theodore and Irene (Burbrink) Schroer, and had lived his entire life in the Columbus area. John graduated from Columbus High School with the class of 1951 and served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Cummins Engine Company and was a longtime area farmer. He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church at White Creek and Indiana Farm Bureau. John married Carolyn Jean Durkes August 16, 1959, and they have celebrated 56 years together. John and Carolyn were blessed with three children, Bryan J. (Linda) Schroer of Columbus, Joy Ellen (David) Harrison of Agoura Hill, California, and Susan Marie (Paul) Sokolowski of Clearwater, Florida. John also leaves behind five grandchildren, Abby Schroer, Tom Schroer, Emily Harrison, Ryan Harrison and Leland Sokolowski. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Norman Schroer, and a sister, Velma Enzinger.To view John's memorial video, please CLICK HERE