Schroeder, Gerard J. age 71 of Champlin, formerly of Blaine.  Retired Sgt. after 31 years with the Mpls. Police Dept.  Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Mae; brother, Bob.  Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Lucinda Silvis; children, Kristine (Patrick) Dobie, Becky (Tom) Jenkot, Matthew Schroeder and Emily Schroeder (Joe Cable); grandchildren, Bridget, Collin, Siobhan, Fiona, Ema, Nora and Owen; nieces, nephews; other family and friends.  Funeral service Friday 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover.  Visitation Thursday 5-8 PM and 1 hour prior to service.  Private interment Fort Snelling Cemetery.  Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, Andover, MN, 763-767-7373 www.thurston-deshaw.com