"My sympathies to the Schroeder and Lauer families. I remember Nancy as a young girl from our days on Sycamore Street. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless her soul. Rest in peace Nancy."
In loving memory of
Nancy Alice Schroeder
October 12, 1956 - April 17, 2019
Nancy A. Schroeder, 62, of Urbandale, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, April 22, 2019, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Giovannetti Shelter (9000 Douglas Ave.) in Urbandale, Iowa. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Nancy was born on October 12, 1956, to Norman and Carolyn (Kepley) Lauer in Creston, Iowa. She grew up in Creston and graduated from Creston High School in 1975. On June 18, 1977, she married Kevin Schroeder in Creston. The couple moved to Des Moines where they began their family together. In 1989, they relocated to Urbandale. Nancy started her career in accounting and later worked for Wells Fargo holding many business roles, including Application System Engineer. She eventually earned her bachelor's degree in Business from AIB. She remained with Wells Fargo for more than 30 years until her retirement in October 2017. She was a member of a Women's Sorority for many years. She loved to travel with her family, taking many cruises and trips across the United States and Europe. Nancy also enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening and pampering herself. But her greatest passion was for her family, especially her three grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her loving memory are her husband Kevin Schroeder of Urbandale, IA; daughters Carrie (Gerard) Baines of North Chesterfield, VA, and Stacie (Jason) Timmons of Des Moines, IA; grandchildren Maya Baines, Bodhi and Cadence Timmons; brothers James (Ann) Lauer of Morton, IL, and Joe (Angie) Lauer of Ankeny, IA; sister Candace Kitselman of Emporia, KS; many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Tom Lauer.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Celebrate Life Iowa, in West Des Moines, has been entrusted with taking care of Nancy and her family.
Tributes
"Words cannot express adequately the sorrow I have for Kevin, Stacie, Carrie, your husbands, your precious babies, and all of Nancy?s many, many family members and friends for her passing. Such an incredibly loving, wonderful, gracious woman, wife, mother, grandmother, sister to you all. Taken away and leaving such a hole in everyone?s life... My heart is truly sad in this. I met Nancy 8 years ago when our daughter married Cory (her nephew) and knew instantly why she was so loved by everyone. She has shown over and over to always be that loving, supportive woman to her family. My heart is really sad that her grandchildren miss out on the time not being able to be spent with her. May all the incredible memories you have with her hold some comfort to you in your hearts. Prayers for your whole family in your loss. With such sympathy to you, Jean and Kerry Comstock - Phoenix, AZ. "
"So sad to hear this news. Nancy was a long time member of the Norwest gang, and she will be missed. My sincere condolences to Kevin and the family."
"Sad to see her go so soon. My warmest condolences to all."