Alice Schroeber passed away on July 15, 2025 at age 97. She was third in a family of 10 children born to Edward Jerke and Matilda Kramlich Jerke on the farm 11 miles west of Gackle, ND. Her family moved to Montana in 1938. Alice graduated from Shepherd High School and was very proud of playing girls basketball for the SHS Mustangs. She met Reuben Schroeber and after selling a pig to buy her a ring, the two were married December 29, 1947. After a quick honeymoon to Colorado, they settled in Shepherd to farm.
In 1950, Reuben and Alice moved to a farm/feedlot outside Terry, MT where they raised 5 children – Anita, Joy, Lew, Lorette, and Kari. Alice was busy supporting her children’s activities whether it was music boosters, cheerleading, academics, or sports. If Reuben ever needed a new machinery part, Alice was his go-to person. Alice was an exceptional cook and gardener. She was also very active in her local Home Demonstration Club. She also belonged to Prairie Cowbelles, even serving a term as Southeast Montana Cowbelles president.
After Reuben’s retirement in 1989, the two moved to Miles City, MT. Reuben passed in 2006 so Alice began making plans and moved to Hamilton, MT in 2010 to live with her daughter Joy and son-in-law Mark Yoakam. She was very involved in attending local music and theater programs, following her great grandchildren’s sports and school activities, and playing pinochle almost daily.
Alice is survived by her children Anita Lewis of Hamilton, Joy (Mark) Yoakam of Hamilton, Lew (Karla) Schroeber of Overland Park, KS, Lori (Humayun) Khan also of Overland Park, KS and Kari Miller of West Field, NJ. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Darlene Solf of Winnett, MT and JoAnn Peil of Billings, MT.
She was preceded in death by her husband Reuben Schroeber, sisters Delores Engel and Delephine Jerke, brothers Elmer, Albert, Arnold, Daryl, and Daymon Jerke.
No services will be held in Hamilton. The family will gather in Miles City to lay her to rest with Reuben on a date to be determined. Alice has requested that memorials be made to the Play Like Robert Foundation, 251 S. Crest, Hamilton, MT 59840 or on the website www.playlikerobert.org.
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Andrea Miller says
So sorry for the loss of Alice Schroeber. Alice was a very great lady and she is going to be missed greatly. Prayers go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.
Louise de Montigny says
My condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Alice Schroeber. I wish you a great family gathering as you celebrate memories of this wonderful life. Peace to all.
Jack & Kris Crocker says
So sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. Her and Sonja are back together again. She will be dearly missed.
Cori Hanel Munsell says
I am deeply sorry that you lost your Mom, she was a wonderful woman. Had many fun times with her, and with Rueben. Times in Miles City, and when they would come through Kansas and stay with us. Have thought of her many times. I wish I could have seen her again. My condolences to you all. Jami and Jason also send their best.
Brittany (Bartholomew) Cecil says
My deepest condolences to Alice’s family. Alice and Rueben were truly remarkable people – always kind and generous. They were dear friends to both my mother Julie Bartholomew and grandmother Marion Buflod. Alice had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh; I can only imagine the fun those three women are having being reunited again. I have so many fond memories of growing up on the hill with them as our neighbors. They were like another set of grandparents to my sister Brooke and I, coming to our softball games, celebrating holidays together, playing with Alice’s extensive Barbie collection. I still tell the story of Rueben coming to my rescue when I was crying outside their house, frightened by a rattlesnake. He calmly took care of it, handed me the rattle, and became my hero that day.! Alice was so proud of all her children and grandchildren, she loved sharing stories about you all and keeping us updated whenever we visited. I will always remember both Alice & Rueben for their warmth and generosity.
Nancy Fillafer says
To the family, So sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. Her & Reuben lived just down the road from Tom at Prima Vista. They were such good neighbors. God bless you Alice
Delite says
Alice was always full of laughs and teasing. Remember visiting the family and it was always a treat.