November 6, 1947 – December 28, 2025
Elizabeth Ann “Teddy” Schroeder, 78, passed away on December 28, 2025. Teddy was a God-fearing woman whose life was grounded in faith, family, and service.
She cherished time spent with her grandchildren and family, finding special joy in reading books to her grandchildren, especially The Polar Express during Christmastime. Teddy loved quilting and was extremely talented in the craft. Homemaking, decorating, and her fondness for barns and eagles brought her great happiness. Above all, she treasured her time with Jesus and studying the Word.
Teddy enjoyed visiting with her friends, Linda and Dick Stephens and their family in Rockport and delighted in adventures to fabric stores across the states, antique shops, and discovering special treasures along the way. She came from a prestigious and decorated military family, and America, its troops, and freedom were very near and dear to her heart. Reflecting that devotion, she proudly served as a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and deeply loved her country.
She was born to Lloyd Arnet Gillespie Sr. and Beulah Grace (Wilcox) Gillespie, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald Herbert Schroeder. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Louise Gillespie
Survivors include her sons, Patrick (Buffy) Schroeder of Lincoln, Nebraska, Michael (Francine) Schroeder of North Platte, Nebraska; and her granddaughters, Alicia (Seth) Wenz of Lincoln, Nebraska, and their children Landon Schroeder, Liliana Wenz, and Brynlee Wenz; Cheyenne (Allen) McCallum and their children Atlas and Remi McCallum; and Caitlin (Ryan) Weatherly and their child Dawson Weatherly; Taelar Johansen of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is also survived by her brother, Lloyd “Bud” Gillespie Jr.
Teddy and everything about her will be dearly missed.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Memorials may be directed to the family for further designation.
The memorial service may be viewed live by clicking the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@wyukafuneralhome1760/streams
Teddy and Gerald were my nextdoor neighbors on Glynoaks Drive for a number of years. Loved them both❤️. My sympathy to the Family.
Thank you so much
We met Teddy through our mutual friends, Richard and Linda Stephens in Rock Port, MO. From the time we met her, she endeared herself to us by her spunk, sense of humor, and her artistic creativity. She is loving and “ tell it the way it is”.
We appreciate her visits to our church and helping create decorations for our sanctuary. We enjoyed her company while shopping and going places.
I, Bing, especially appreciate visiting her home and seeing her beautiful pieces of work and memories of her military career.
Teddy, you are missed and memories of you will stay with us. Lovingly, Bing and Richard Boettner
Thank you for your wonderful comments.