Memorial
Nina Jean Schroeder Mayer, 90, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, after an extended illness surrounded by her loving family.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 20, at 2:00 pm, at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. A visitation will commence at 1:00pm preceding the Service.
Survivors include; son, Gary(Monica)Schroeder, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa son, Terry(Deena)Schroeder, of Yorkville, Illinois, daughter, Vickie(Steve)Kriz, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, stepson, Robert(Cindy)Mayer Jr., of Phoenix, Arizona. Eleven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Lillie Martens, spouse Palmer Schroeder, spouse Robert Mayer, spouse Loren McAllister, daughter Kristy Kroyman, great grandson Scottie Reif.
Nina Jean Martens was born December 26, 1926, in a farmhouse near Postville, Iowa. She played basketball and graduated from Ossian High School. Palmer Schroeder and Nina Martens were united in marriage on October 10, 1946 at Postville, Iowa. They made their home in Cedar Rapids with their four children. After Palmer’s passing, Nina Schroeder and Robert Mayer found each other, and were married on May 26, 1973 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. During her working life, Nina made friends as a lunch lady at Harrison Elementary, later as a receptionist at the Cedar Rapids Water Dept., and finally enjoying her next job at a medical practice with Dr McQuiston. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling, flowers, and family picnics. As a snowbird, she enjoyed spending several winters over the years in Arizona. Nina was a social bright light, and was known throughout the years for her positive attitude and sense of humor.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Hospice House and Meadowview, for their loving care.
Memorial donations may be directed to Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, or Meadowview Memory Care.