Location: M-Harris

Born: September 3, 1964 Waco, McLennan County, Texas

Died: December 12, 2009 Waco, McLennan County, Texas

Son of Marvin Schroeder and Beverly Schroeder

Husband of Michelle Phillips Schroeder

Richard Craig “Hat Trick” Schroeder, 45, of Waco, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-BaileyChapel, with the Rev. Jimmy Dorrell officiating. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. A reception to share memories with family and friends will be after the graveside service, at the VFW Post in Hewitt. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room.

Craig was born in Waco, Texas, to Marvin and Beverly Schroeder. Craig was a 1983 graduate of Richfield High School and attended Texas State Technical Institute and Texas A&M University, where he pursued a degree in electrical engineering. He was the owner of Schroeder’s Auto Sound and Security. Craig had a passion for Dallas Stars hockey, the fighting Texas A&M Aggies and riding his Harley. He was a dedicated member of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), making their mission a significant part of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Phillips Schroeder; parents, Marvin and Beverly Schroeder; brother, Marc Schroeder and wife, Jenny, and niece, Alexis.