Peter Matthias Schroeder

Peter “Pete” Schroeder of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the age of 59. He was born in Nuremberg, Germany to Fred and Pauline Schroder. The family moved to Canada where they lived for seven years. Then the family moved to Prince George's County, Maryland where Pete grew up with his sister, Jackie. He was a graduate of Duval High School in 1978. Pete furthered his education, by attending the IBEW Local 26 Electrical Trade School and becoming an Apprentice Electrician. Pete began his career with Central Armature Works, Inc. in Washington, DC in 1980. He remained employed with Central Armature Works, Inc. for 35 years obtaining the rank of Senior Trouble Shooter Electrician. He was an expert in the field as well a very loyal and dedicated employee to the company, his co-workers and customers that he loved. In 1978, Pete was introduced to Mary DiGirolamo by a mutual friend. They were married in 1980 on the hottest day in July and made their home in Crofton, MD. In 1981, they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Erika. In 1989, they moved from Crofton, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD where they built a home to raise their daughter and be closer to family. Pete was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the National Electrical Benefit Fund and the IBEW Local #26. He was a member of the Washington Sängerbund (a German singing society) and the current Treasurer for the Concord Club of Washington, DC, Inc., (a German Heritage Social Club). Pete also served as an officer for his community's Homeowners Association for many years. He loved cooking (especially German food), gardening and listening to music of all types. He was a good son, neighbor and a friend to so many people. If you were to ask family and friends to describe Pete, you would hear that he was a good man, caring, who was always there to lend a hand to those in need. He loved to make people laugh with his great sense of humor and snappy comebacks. He was a very loving husband for over 35 years to Mary (DiGirolamo) Schroeder and in recent years, her caretaker. Pete was a devoted father to his daughter Erika (Schroeder) Davis and her husband Mike. He was the devoted grandfather of Kolton and soon to be born granddaughter, Kinzlee. He is also survived by his parents - Fred and Pauline Schroeder, sister - Jackie Rowland and her husband Steve, nieces - Stefanie, Alexis (his Goddaughter) and Alyssa. He was also the son-in law to Joe and Shirl DiGirolamo, brother-in law to Tom & Dawn DiGirolamo and an uncle to Alex and Nathan. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Peter Matthias Schroeder please visit our Sympathy Store.