George Schroeder passed away peacefully at Steinbach Bethesda Hospital Sept. 8, 2010 at the age of 81. George is survived by his brothers Bill (Hilda) of Winnipeg, Len (Mary) of Kelowna, BC, Harold (Mary) of Lethbridge, his sister Mary (Bob) Loewen of Steinbach and sister-in-law Jen Schroeder. He was predeceased by his wife Helen three years ago as well as two sisters and one brother. George had a lifelong career in ministry: pastoring, teaching, preaching, touching the lives of thousands of persons over radio, television and personal follow-up. He and Helen taught at Ilorin Seminary, Nigeria 30 years semi-retiring to Florida serving in prison ministries, retiring to Steinbach in 2000. Viewing at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr, Steinbach on Sunday, Sept. 12, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, Sept. 13, 11:00 a.m., Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church, Lumber & Second, 326 - 3551, Pastor Walter Fast officiating. Interment at a later date in family plot, Damascus, Ohio. His motto: “Born to Serve" Donations in George’s memory may be made to Family Life Network, 225 Riverton Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2L 0N1