Jaclyn M. Schroeder

Jacyln M. “Jackie” Schroeder of Antigo, age 85, a lifelong area resident died Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Jackie was born on November 25, 1937 in Antigo to the Late John and Evelyn (Kasson) Cousineau.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1955. She attended nursing school in Madison.

On November 16, 1957, Jackie was united in marriage to John H. Schroeder in Madison.

The couple resided in Madison for a few short years and then returned to Antigo where Jackie owned and operated the Blackjack Steakhouse, a family-owned supper club that was a gathering place for over 50 years. She later opened Schroeder Gifts, a boutique and gift store which is owned and managed by second and third generations of the Schroeder family today. Seeing a vision for the home she grew up in and along with her love of art, Jackie opened the Jaclyn M Gallery.

Amongst her hard work and long days, Jackie took time to establish strong relationships with those who worked with her and her family.

Jackie was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.

She was a dedicated sports fan, keeping up on the Badgers, Brewers, Bucks, and Packers and all the sports her children and grandchildren participated in over the years.

Jackie and John enjoyed winters in St. Augustine, FL and summers in Antigo and at Greater Bass Lake.

Above all, her family and friends were a true joy to her.

Survivors include a daughter; Jennifer (Jim) Horton, sons; John T. (Judy) Schroeder, Peter (Gina) Schroeder, Robert (Susie) Schroeder, grandchildren; John D. “J.D.” (Hannah) Schroeder, Jason (Amy) Schroeder, Jenna (Peter) Walker, Alyssa Horton, Jaimie Horton, Alec (Karlie) Horton, Eric (Theresa) Schroeder, Andrew (Erin) Schroeder, Lexie (fiancé Jackson Charlesworth) Schroeder, Luke Schroeder, Sophie Schroeder, great grandchildren; Parker, Henry, John Winston, Jax, Peyton, Isla, Eloise, Ren, Emersyn, Olivia, Sloane, Raegan, sister-in-law Judy Cousineau, and her nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, John, Jackie was preceded in death by a sister Jeanine and her husband Donald Rosenberg, brothers; William “Bill” Cousineau, John Cousineau, sisters-in-law; Colleen and husband Ed Schweitzer, Janice and husband Al Jesse, and brother-in-law Tom and wife Caroline Schroeder.

A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church. Reverend David Karolus will officiate. Visitation will be Friday at the church from 9:30 AM until the service at the church.

Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jackie’s name may be directed to Peace Lutheran Ministries.

Strasser-Roller Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.