Grace Dorothy Schroeder, of Solomons, Maryland died on March 6, 2010 at her residence at The Hermitage at St John's Creek assisted living facility.
Born in Martin, North Dakota, May 2, 1913, to Rudolph and Olga Meitz.

Grace spent her early years on the family farm, and briefly taught school on a nearby Indian Reservation before moving to the San Francisco area where she also taught school. She married Arthur E. Schroeder in 1939 and they relocated to Seattle Washington in 1948 where she initially worked for the Seattle Times Newspaper, and later completed a 20 year career with the Federal Government as a cost accountant.

In 1997 Grace moved to the Southern Maryland area in order to be close to her son, grand children, and great grand children who had affectionately given Great Grandma Grace the nickname of "GGG". She resided at the Wildewood Retirement Village for 10 years where she was instrumental in establishing and coordinating many community activities, crafts, and functions with her neighbors. In 2007, Grace moved to The Hermitage at St John's Creek assisted living facility in Solomons, MD where she enjoyed the companionship of new friends and caring staff. Grace's favorite activity was to attend family "get togethers" which were frequent events by her devoted family.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Franklin Meitz of San Francisco CA, and sister Fern Benson of Olympia WA.

She is survived by son Rodney Schroeder of Solomons MD, sisters Blossom "Bobbie" Schnabel of Carrington ND, Jacqueline "Jackie" Stevick of Puyallup WA, and brother Waldemar "Wally" Meitz of Seattle WA. She also leaves behind three loving grand children, William, Robert, and Michael Schroeder; and, five adoring great grand children Jake, Hannah, Jon, Sarah, and Emma Schroeder, who all live in St Mary's County, MD. Survivors and spouses, extended family, and friends all cherish knowing her and having her as part of their life.

Private family services were held and interment will be in a common grave with her husband at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby, MD.