Richard Douglas Schroeder Jr.

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He will be remembered for the warmth he carried so naturally, for the laughter he brought with him, and for the steady kindness he gave so freely.

Richard Douglas Schroeder Jr. passed away on November 3, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on November 17, 1967, Richard moved through life with a spirit that was fun, kind, loving, caring, and just mischievous enough to leave people smiling long after he had gone. He was charming and patient, and his smile lit up any room he walked into. Everywhere he went, he made friends with ease, and everybody loved Richard.

Richard attended North Salinas High School in Salinas, California. In his working life, he served at the Port of Tucson in Tucson, Arizona, where he worked from April 2012 to the present as an Assistant Operations Manager, he also had an entrepreneurial spirit. Those who knew him will remember the way he enjoyed building, trying, fixing, and imagining. He loved gaming, gardening, and tinkering, finding joy in both creativity and curiosity.

For all of his many qualities, Richard’s proudest accomplishment was his family—his children and grandchildren, who stood at the center of his heart and his life. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Schroeder, and by their family: son Justin Gilbreath and Briany; son Shawn Schroeder; daughter Mykaela Conway and Raven; daughter Camera Schroeder; daughter Madison Schroeder; and grandchildren Lexi Belleau, Tyr Gilbreath, and Jasper Gilbreath. He is also survived by his sister Dominica Brandt and Heinz, his brother Thomas Schroeder and Stephanie, his sister Molly Fowler, and James Perez, his best friend and bonus brother. His beloved fur baby, Paddly Waddly, was also part of the circle of love that surrounded him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Schroeder Sr., and his mother, Ilse Arellano.

Richard will be remembered for the warmth he carried so naturally, for the laughter he brought with him, and for the steady kindness he gave so freely. He leaves behind a family bound together by his love, and a memory that will continue to brighten the lives of all who knew him.