Richard Michael "Mike" Schroer, age 63, of Murfreesboro, TN, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his home. He was born August 27, 1952 in St. Ignatious, MT and was a long-time resident of Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Richard J. Schroer; mother, Louella L. Pendleton and her husband, John E. Pendleton Jr.

Mike is survived by his children, Aaron P. Schroer of Nashville, Cassity Schroer Smalling and her husband Anthony of Little Elm, TX, and R. Matthew Schroer and his wife Kayla of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Asher Schroer and Thea Jane Schroer; sisters, Cindy Schroer Ryan and her husband David of Knoxville, TN and Constance M. Schroer of Oak Ridge, TN; and his aunt, Kathy Schroer of Jefferson City, TN.

Mike was a 1970 graduate of Central High School in Knoxville, attended the University of Tennessee and was a retired carrier with UPS. He was affiliated with the Teamsters through his entire career. He loved sports and was an avid Tennessee Vols sports fan and cheered for the Atlanta Braves and the Boston Celtics. He was a little league baseball coach and umpire. Mike enjoyed gardening, being at home, nature and wildlife. He took great pride in seeing the achievements of his children. He was often tenacioius, loved music, very resourceful and had a sarcastic sense of humor.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Mr. Schroer can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the American Cancer Society.

A memorial service will be held Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Bob Bush will officiate. Vistation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.