Loren Lee Schroedermeier, age 71, was finally able to see Jesus face to face on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 following a battle with Glioblastoma. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Miller Funeral Home - Southside Chapel (7400 S. Minnesota Ave. Sioux Falls, SD) with fellowship to follow.

Loren was born to Don and Elaine (Vietor) Schroedermeier at Sanford Hospital on September 8, 1953. He grew up on a farm outside of Davis, SD. At an early age, he learned how to drive a semi-truck while hauling corn cobs for his Dad. That started a love for the open road that he carried for the rest of his life.

Loren attended both Chancellor and Lennox High School, graduating from Lennox High in 1971. He met his wife, Glenda (Smit), and they were married in 1975. In 1977, they had their son, Jacob. In 1982, their daughter, Kathy was born. That same year, Loren became a volunteer firefighter.

Loren continued on with his career of truck driving which led him all over the country, including Canada. He loved the challenge of hauling a full bull rack in downtown Chicago in the winter. But he really loved driving in the NW and British Columbia. Loren loved the trees, mountains, and the different bodies of water and talked about them often. Loren continued the rest of his career as a truck driver and could tell you how to get around the country, without a map…plus a few detour options along the way.

In 1994, Loren became an EMT. He served both as a volunteer firefighter and a volunteer EMT for the Chancellor and Lennox Ambulance. He spent an impressive 31 years serving his community in Chancellor.

Loren dedicated his life to Jesus in the early 90's along the Columbia River on Interstate 84 northwest of Boise ID. He never wavered in that commitment or in his faith. He loved to lead Bible school, host small Bible study groups, and also served briefly as a Deacon at Chancellor Reformed Church. In the latter years of his life, Loren found a home at The Ransom Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Over the years, Loren told many people about Jesus and walked boldly in his faith.

Loren loved hiking at Newton Hills and logged many hours of his life there. He also loved kayaking, duck hunting, target shooting, worship music, leading different groups for the Church, the open road, practical jokes, Halloween, pie, his famous hamburger soup, numerous sweets, chocolate shakes, and making "Grandpa's famous pancakes".

Loren is survived by his son, Jacob (Mindy) Schroedermeier of Harrisburg, SD; daughter, Kathy (Kellen) Hackett of Boise, ID; 6 grandchildren, including his grandson, Noah; and granddaughters, Aspen, Kinsley, Ellis, Faith, and Ariel; brother, Dan Schroedermeier; sister, Jane (Mark) Hansen; brothers-in-law, Gerald Smit and Greg (Brenda) Smit; sister-in-law, Gayla (Mike) Jorgensen; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of special friends he met along the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Elaine (Vietor) Schroedermeier, and his wife, Glenda.

Loren always said "Keep your fingers out of your mouth!", "Don't fall down", "Awesome" and "Remember Jesus loves you!"