Jesse W. Schroyer
February 15, 1935 ~ January 18, 2022
Jesse W. Schroyer, 86, of Princeton, Illinois passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Aperion Care Nursing Home in Princeton.
He was born February 15, 1935 in St. Francisville, IL the son of Jesse N. and Rhea (Ramsey) Schroyer.
Jesse married Shirley Brown on May 26, 1956 at the Free Methodist Church in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.
She survives in Princeton.
He is also survived by three sons: Rick Schroyer of Elgin, IL, Kevin (Joy) of Noblesville, IN, and Doug (Renee) Schroyer of Schaumburg, Illinois; one daughter-in law, Sue Schroyer of Geneva, IL; eight grandchildren: Tiff Schroyer of Noblesville, IN, Becca Ann (Danny McNelis) Schroyer of Indianapolis, IN, Adam (Kathy) Schroyer of Carmel, IN, T.J. (Lindsey) Schroyer of Oswego, IL, Marissa Schroyer of Aurora, IL, Brittany Schroyer of Schaumburg, IL, Brandon Schroyer of Schaumburg, IL and Amber Jo Schroyer; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Greg Schroyer, one brother, Howard Schroyer, and two sisters: Agnes Schroyer and Iona Potts.
Jesse graduated from St. Francisville High School with the Class of 1953.
He worked for GTE Phone Company for 40 years.
He was a member of the Optimist Club, and the Princeton Rotary Club, where he was a Past President. He was on the Bureau County Board and the Senior Center Board. He enjoyed pitching in soft ball and coached his sons in baseball. He also liked woodworking and attended the First United Methodist Church in Princeton.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a private graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery, Princeton. A celebration of Jesse's life will be announced at a later time. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Princeton, the Bureau County Senior Center, or Second Story Teen Center in his memory. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
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My deepest sympathies for your loss.
A super wonderful person and he will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed Jesse and his every ready smile. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Jesse was a kind man. Randy and I always loved stopping in occasionally to visit Jesse and Shirley. We remember him well sitting on those softball bleachers in Princeton. God bless your family in this loss. We will be praying for you.
I’m stunned by this news. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Jesse was a great person and I loved working with him. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and he will surely be missed by us all. God Bles
Jesse was such a nice man. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sad in to hear this. Loved Jessie so much. Always had a smile. He will be missed by many. My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace my friend.
Jesse had a smile that would light up a room. It was wonderful see him last year and will cherish those memories!
We are so sorry for your loss and know he is with our Lord free from pain. We wish you the peace that passes all understanding. Your family continues to be in our thoughts and prayers. Xoxo
I am so sorry to hear about Jesse. He was always a very nice, kind, funny man. I worked with him at LCN with the phone systems. Great fond memories of him. Will be missed❤️❤️❤️
Shirley, I am so sorry to read of Jesse’s passing. Wayne and I always enjoyed visiting with you and him. He will be greatly missed. You have my deepest sympathies.
Shirley I am so sadden to hear about Jessie’s passing. I have so enjoyed getting to know the both of you over the years as my customers from Sullivans Deli to my now job at Kohls.
Jessie would make my day everytime he made the effort to stop and say Hello to me while I would be working. I sure will miss his warm smile and his question of the day, “Are you behaving today?” And my reply, “No fun if I was.”
My condolences to you Shirley and your family.
Denise Morris