Longtime Carroll Resident Theresa Schroer Passes Away at 86

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Theresa Ann Schroer, a longtime resident of Carroll, Iowa, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Schroer had a long career as a waitress, including at the White Star Cafe in Harlan where she met her husband Bob, and later at Tony's Restaurant in Carroll. She was also known for her cake decorating skills and involvement with the Carroll Fire Department Firebelles.

Why it matters

Theresa Schroer's passing marks the end of an era for Carroll's close-knit community, as she was a fixture in the town for decades through her various roles and community involvement. Her life story reflects the changes Carroll has undergone over the years, from her early waitressing days to her later involvement with the fire department.

The details

Schroer was born in Harlan, Iowa in 1939 and started waitressing in the early 1960s at the White Star Cafe, where she met her husband Bob. They married in 1962 and bought a house in Carroll in 1968, where they raised four children. In addition to waitressing, Theresa was known for her cake decorating skills, making many birthday, anniversary, and wedding cakes. She also became involved with the Carroll Fire Department Firebelles after her husband joined the fire department in 1969. In her later years, Theresa and Bob became snowbirds, spending winters in Mesa, Arizona.

• Theresa Schroer passed away on March 3, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona.
• Her funeral Mass will be held on March 23, 2026 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll, Iowa.
• Visitation will be held on March 22, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll, Iowa.