Donald R. "Bing" Schroeder

Donald R. “Bing” Schroeder, 95, of Oak Harbor, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He was born in Oak Harbor on October 14, 1925, a son of the late George & Martha (Hoffman) Schroeder. Don was a graduate of the former Salem-Oak Harbor High School and attended the University of Toledo. As a young man, he worked with his dad moving houses and got his nickname “Bing”. For many years, he was the office manager for the former Witt Electric and later was a purchasing agent for ARES, Inc. from where he retired. Don’s greatest love was his family. He enjoyed any time that he was able to spend with them and loved laughing, cooking, and enjoyed a great meal with a good drink! His two grandchildren were the highlight of his life and looked forward to attending their sporting and other events at Oak Harbor schools and the University of Toledo. Always a good neighbor, Don was willing to lend a hand whenever he was needed, especially his Jefferson Street neighbors. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Oak Harbor. On July 10, 1960, Don married the love of his life, the former Lucille Geldine, and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage. Surviving are his wife, Lucille; daughter, Pat (Bruce) Winters; grandchildren, Bryan Winters and Elizabeth Winters. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Schroeder; and sisters, Leona Heiserman, Evelyn Bates, Loretta Fick, Eleanor Witt, Marian Rhoda, and Irene Luebcke. Visitation will be from 9:30–11:00 AM Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 301 N. Locust St., Oak Harbor, where services will held at 11:00 AM. Fr. James E. Peiffer will officiate, and interment will be at Salem Township Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those planning on making a memorial contribution are asked to please consider the Memorial Fund of St. Paul United Church of Christ or Diabetes Youth Services. Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting Don’s family with arrangements and encourages those wishing to send a condolence or share a fond memory to visit www.crosserfuneralhome.com.