Arnold F. Schroeter, age 80, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake. He was born on September 22, 1932, in Lindsey, Nebraska, to Gustav and Martha (Leder) Schroeter.
Fred attended the University of Nebraska, before owning and operating Diesel Specialties. He started the company in 1964, and has owned it ever since. Fred was a member of the Association of Diesel Specialists, where he served as past president and a past board member. He served his country in the United States Army.
Fred is survived by his wife, Frances Schroeter of Spirit Lake; a daughter, Amy Schroeter of Spirit Lake; a son, Erik Schroeter, and his wife, Angie of Omaha, Nebraska; a sister, Clara Johnson of Newman Grove, Nebraska; two brothers, Oskar Schroeter, and his wife, Kay of Chandler, Arizona, and Ray Schroeter, and his wife, Marilyn of Newman Grove, Nebraska; and two grandchildren, Hannah and Dalton. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and four sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Parkinson'...[more]