Obituary of Kermit Schroeder

Kermit was active in his church. He was an elder, a trustee, financial secretariat, treasurer, and Education Committee chair. He acquired many friends from SUNY Brockport, his church and community of Brockport, many residents of Hickory Hollow and his church in Spencerport. Kermit loved to hear his wife play light jazz on the piano and organ. He was very active in the C.U.R.E. (childhood cancer) organization. He was a recipient of the Chancellor's Award. He organized and ran Computer Club for high school students from 1975-1979. He was a Chemistry professor at SUNY Brockport from 1966 to 1991. He worked closely with Ed Gucker, his co-programmer. His hobbies included working on investments, the computer, and doing anything in the yard that didn't need pruning. Kermit was also very passionate in the prevention of childhood cancer. Much of his spare time was spent with his family and he liked to vacation with his brother and his brother's family. He always enjoyed all family holidays. His family gave him his greatest joy in life. People who knew Kermit would describe him as a man of integrity with quiet strength, someone who was always generous with his time, talents, and all resources.