Eugene Schroeder, 79, of Battleview, ND, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Tioga Medical Center in Tioga. His funeral arrangements are with Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Tioga, ND.

Eugene “Babe” Schroeder was born November 15, 1937, near Powers Lake, to Walter and Lilly Schroeder. One of five children, he graduated from McGregor High School in 1955 and attended college in Fargo for a short time.

He married Emogene Bykonen on April 7, 1960, in Manitou and made their home in Battleview where they raised their five children and were members of Bethel Lutheran Church. He spent his early career painting missile silos as well as painting in the oilfield in North Dakota and Wyoming. He began working for Amerada HESS in 1966, retiring in 1994 after 28 years of service.

His family was his passion. He also enjoyed farming with his two sons, raising cattle and sheep, playing Bingo, cards, and trips to Four Bears with his family and friends. His most recent favorite pastime was spent cheering on his grandkids in their many activities.

Eugene is survived by: Daughter Lori (Kevin) Hollingsworth of Gresham, OR, Son Jody (Amy) Schroeder of Powers Lake, ND; Sons-in-law Loren Reinholdt of Ray, ND, and Glen Hager of Battleview, ND; Two sisters Shirley (Ed) Guthmueller of Branson, MO, and Theadora “Sister” (Dean) Burau of Sandwich, IL: 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Eugene is preceded in death by his wife Emogene Schroeder, son Daniel Schroeder, daughters Michelle Reinholdt and Kristi Hager, grandson Bryce Reinholdt, parents Walter and Lilly Schroeder, brother Duane Schroeder, and sister Phyllis Hanson.