Please pray for Greg Schroeder has stage 4 cancer.

Oh no. We had no idea. We've been trying to reach Greg recently and assumed he was flying around doing fur-related business.

Thank you for the notice. Our prayers go out from this house!
Patrice & Zim

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Praying

Praying

Prayers from Va

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Praying,
There are some great breakthroughs, in fighting cancer through diet and fasting. Treating it as a metabolic imbalance. For any one interested.

Prayer for Healing of body and soul.

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Charlie

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Prayers sent as well.

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I spoke with Greg this morning. He's in good spirits and working hard, as usual. We'll keep up the prayers as he starts treatment next week.

Prayers sent

Prayers sent awesome man to deal with

Prayed.

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Sending prayer from NC

I got this PM this morning...

"Paul,
My uncle Greg is in bad shape. Most know of him for his fur processing over the years for NAFA and North Bay. He was admitted to ICU here in Madison. He has throat cancer and has been going down hill quickly from his treatments. I don't know all the details, but thought if you wanted, you could put a generic post up about it."

Prayers for comfort and peace

Thank you Paul. I've spent many hours of conversation with Greg and learned so much.

Dang!

More prayers for Greg from our home. I spoke with him before our Antigo convention and knew he was starting treatments.
Thanks for posting and keeping us up to date.

Patrice

Prayers sent.

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Prayers sent. Wishing him the best.

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WS

I met Greg in 2010. A finer gentleman would be hard to find.

I pray for his comfort.




Charlie

Continued prayers for Greg. Heck of a good guy and very giving of his time. May the Lord bless and keep him close by his side...

Chris

Sending prayers for him and his family

God Bless.

Thoughts and prayers. Always enjoyed visiting with Greg.

Just recently got to know Greg. Outstanding person...hope all goes well with the treatments.

Greg was always available to promote trapping, fur handling and encouraging people to start and or continue to trap. Heard of his cancer diagnosis and health concerns about 6 weeks ago. Did not know where he was with treatment and or stages at that time. We pray that there is some progress that can be made in his condition.

Bryce

Dang it,,, I dislike hearing this!!!
Praying right now!!

May God bless him with favor

I’ve been informed that Greg Schroeder passed away earlier today. Condolences to his family. He will be missed by everyone in the fur trade.

RIP

RIP Greg, you will be missed among family and trappers

Ttt

Dang! Another good one gone. RIP Greg

RIP God speed!

RIP, and GOD speed.

Dang it! Great fella, learned a ton about finishing fur from him. Gone way too soon. May he RIP with thoughts and prayers for the family. He will be missed.

RIP

Prayers being sent to Greg's family, may they find comfort. Greg was truly an upstanding gentleman and trapper.

Truely will miss Greg, his wisdom in the fur industry was amazing. Prayers going out for his family,may the grace of God be with him.

Prayers Sent

RIP. Like many, I learned fur handling from him.

That's terrible news. Condolences to his family.

He became my default FHA agent after George died a year and a half ago.

Terrible news. The fur industry has lost an icon

My thoughts go to Greg's family

Cod Bless.

RIP Greg and condolences to his family and friends. Rough week for the trapping community losing Greg and Bob.

Bryce

Rest in peace Mr. Greg and thank you for all you have done for trapping.
May God give blessings and peace to his family and friends

Prayers for all the family. Rip

He always had time for questions. A true gentleman. We are all the worse for his passing.

Sorry to hear this.

R.I.P. prayers sent

So sad to hear. We all lost a true friend.

RIP

My condolences to his family and close friends rest well Greg .

RIP Greg

He will be missed . Prayer sent RIP Greg

I am so sorry to hear. Greg was so positive in the face of these challenges and was still thinking of other people in the midst of it all. We have so much to thank him for.

Our hearts to out to his family and everyone around him.

Cancer sucks bad way to go, RIP Greg

RIP

I'm hearing good things about ivermectin and stopping cancer

RIP

this is very sad news, Greg was a good guy for the fur industry, and an all-around nice guy

RIP Mr. Schroeder.

His was always the first stop at any convention he was at and giving fur handling demos and worth every moment because it was filled with so much information I am sure there are people with as much experience and ability but few had his ability to pass that along to the rankest beginner or seasoned trapper and hold there attention

Men like him are rare and he will be missed

RIP Greg and thanks for the knowledge you passed on to me and everyone

So sorry to see this. Prayers and condolences to his loved ones. I always enjoyed talking with him. He made a positive impact on this world and he will be missed.

RIP

My sympathies to Greg’s family. A great loss to them and the trapping community.
Dave

RIP Greg, knew him for 50 years at least

Sorry to hear this he was great guy and I learned a lot from him.

Mac

Met Greg in the 90’s. Dedication is what I remember when I think of him.

He was who met us late at night, when everything was locked up and closed, in the dead of winter. As NAFA agents for the UP and Eastern Wisconsin we’d arrive in Stoughton very late…there would be Greg waiting.

We’d unload together, talk and visit and gripe and laugh…every single time.
He taught me so much…. about fur, fur handling, tricks of the trade.

His fur handling videos will be there for all future trappers. He is and always will be a Legend.

Today, in my shop, I have a customer coming who wants to learn how to put up a coon.
I know I will feel Greg’s presence.

I remember selling fur to Cambridge Hide and fur. And Greg was working there, and I don't think he was old enough to drive.
I worked hand and hand with Greg for many years when he was at NAFA . He will be missed.

Sorry to hear that. He was the best when it came to fur handling.

RIP Greg

Prayers for his family and friends.

Garryowen

Information on Greg’s funeral, for any one that may want to attend.

Tuesday, November 26. Visitation from 9 AM to 11 AM. Service at 11 AM. Burial following the service. Luncheon afterwards.

East Koshkonong Church, on East Church Road, Cambridge, Wisconsin.

Thanks for teaching everybody how to put up fur. RIP Amigo!

He wasn’t born in the woods, but he got there as fast as he could



Greg had a Full Life filled with several types of Loves. His main purpose and Love in Life was his Family. In 1979 Greg saw a beautiful blond lady and fell instantly in love. Brenda returned in kind and they shared 45 years together (married for 43). Brenda vowed to love him every day, even during hunting season. She did just that until he took his final breath. Greg and Brenda were more than Partners and Loves, they were Best Friends.



Greg’s favorite hunting buddies called him Dad and Papa. Greg loved his Family and was most proud of Daughter Michelle and Son Eric. When asked about his children he would give a little smirk, and he would talk-the-talk of Love. That included his Son-In-Law Ryan and bonus Granddaughter Chloe. When his two granddaughters Isabelle and Maya came along, they put a smile on Greg’s face wider than the Grand Canyon and put Love in his Heart. They will miss exploring with Papa and their journeys together. Greg didn’t Love his Family now and then, he Loved them always and without end.



His Love for hunting and trapping came as a necessity to feed the large family he was born into. He set traps before stepping a foot on a school ground and on school days woke up before sunrise to check and set his traps with little Brother Jamie in tow. He passed the tradition to his children Eric and Michelle. After school he worked on his Grandparent’s farm. This work ethic was part of his DNA.



It is said if you love what you do you never work a day in your life. He Loved his career in the fur industry where he became a leading expert. He forgot more than most know about trapping and fur. He was generous with his time and knowledge with others hoping they would embrace the love of Mother Nature and all she has to offer; especially when it comes to trapping and hunting. The friends he accumulated along the way became an important part of his life.



The family cabin was his final Love and Happy Place. Being there is like getting a hug from Mother Nature. It was where the entire family gathered to play. The family was blended by choice and woven in Love. Here he found solitude when his Illness was taking this beautiful life away. It was a time when he was strong for those he loved, after all, he weathered too many storms to be bothered by raindrops. Because he was Loved; no illness can take that away. And when his lungs were empty of air, his heart was still full with Love.



He would give a wave, a nod and smile to Leila (Tom), Jim (Kris) and Jeff (Michelle), the Eikland family that embraced him as a member of the family; who had him believing his last name should be Eikland. He would thank them for their love and support that never wavered. Greg will miss talking to his brothers Gary and Virgil; Greg is probably still laughing at the last story his brother Dennis told him as they both inherited a sense of humor worthy of a patent; he would tell his Sister Marie who was his childhood buddy to remember the good times and smile. Greg’s large family included Linda, Nancee, Duane, Jeff; sister-in-law Joan and brothers-in-law Gary and Jerry. Jamie was Greg’s sidekick and his loss created a hole in Greg’s heart that will be mended as they are now together. The nieces and nephews that will miss Greg are so many that they won’t be named but represent Greg’s extended Love of family.



He is preceded in death by many loved ones, including his parents Delbert and Agnes and his in-laws Harold and Harriet Eikland.



Those who loved Greg will gather to remember him, NOT on the first day of deer hunting season as that would be downright sacrilegious. We will gather on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 for a memorial service at 454 E. Church Road, Cambridge. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00am with a service to follow at 11:00 with Rev. Eric Hanson officiating. Burial will be in the East Koshkonong Cemetery.

That is a very heartfelt tribute. Don't know who wrote it .....but WOW!

I saw this on the FB page "NTA Talk."

Classic picture of Greg putting up fur. Thanks for posting.

Wonder if anyone can recognize the eyes? I believe this is the $750 beaver he bought a few auctions ago. Pics from the guy at the FHA table in Escanaba a couple summers ago.

Some kind word from Mark…
https://www.furharvesters.com/pdf/schroeder.pdf

Back to the top for Greg.

I am personally thankful for his contributions to trappers and fur handling,
for supporting Trapperman and our Discretionary Fund,
for sharing his time and knowledge at my rendezvous,
and for sharing with me his experience and encouragement in some huge challenges in life.

Soft-spoken and strong,
Kind and positive.

Thank you, Greg.

RIP old friend! Got to know him when he joined FHA, and did many conventions with him till I retired from being an agent. He straightened out quite a few problems for my shippers over the years, and will be greatly missed. Condolences to all the family.

Sure sucks to hear this learned a lot from him over the years

R.i.p.

All of the heartfelt posts on here are a wonderful testimonial to Greg's character and integrity. RIP to a guy that so many of us on here have such great respect for. I met Greg in the 80's when working at HBC when we were still in Montreal, right before the move to Toronto. He impressed me as an honest knowledgeable guy back then, and taught me as the FNG there, a few things about country buying, and handling fur.

R.I.P. prayers sent