Melvin G. Schroepfer, of Antigo, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at his home. He was 71 years old.
He was born on Sept. 2, 1942, in Antigo, a son of late Melvin and Alice (Hoecherl) Schroepfer. He married Peggy Nicholson on June 8, 1963, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.
Mr. Schroepfer was employed at Mortenson Brothers Trucking and Verne’s Auto before becoming self-employed in 1979. He was the owner and operator of Backyard Body Shop. His passion in life was working on old cars and was proud to pass his passion on to his family. He was a “Ford” man. He will be remembered for his generosity; he would do anything for anyone without asking for anything in return.
In addition to his wife of 51 years, survivors include three daughters, Shelley (Dale) Doucette, of Antigo, Christy Fay, of DeForest, and Janice Teal, of Antigo; three sons, Ron (Vicki) Schroepfer, of Bonduel, Carl (Jana) Schroepfer, of Antigo, and Tony (Jessica) Schroepfer, of Antigo; nine grandchildren, Sarah Doucette, Sam and Nikki Fay, Kyle, Shawn and Aaron Teal, Colton, Jacob and Caysen Schroepfer; two sisters, Darlene (James) Royea, of Milwaukee, and Mary (Douglas) Graves, of Antigo; two sisters-in-law, Mary Lu (Richard) White and Patsy (Richard) Nonnenmacher, both of Antigo; and a brother-in-law, Tom Arndt, of Lily.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Eldridge.
A funeral service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home in Antigo with the Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation was Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Categories
