Cliff was born on July 11, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska, to Stanley Schroeder and Arline Hopkins Schroeder. Born into a hard-working Midwestern farming family, Cliff learned early the value of hard work and sweat equity. The youngest of six children, Cliff developed his characteristic light-hearted nature, and his unwavering reliability to help his neighbors, family and friends. Cliff would be known for the rest of his life as someone to count on when anything needed to be done.
Cliff attended schools in Nebraska and Missouri and graduated from North Nodaway RVI, Hopkins, Missouri in 1970. After graduation Cliff enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during the Vietnam War.

During his tenure in the Air Force he was married, and together, Cliff and Janyne, had two sons, Clint and Cody. Raising their family in Nebraska and then Wyoming, Cliff developed a love for the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, camping, and horseback riding – just to name a few. Cliff was a prolific game hunter, and enjoyed the serenity of the wilderness. He took a great deal of pleasure in teaching both of his sons to appreciate nature, and created many incredible memories for them in doing so.

Cliff was a certified welder, and taught Junior College Welding classes early in his career. After moving to Wyoming in 1982, Cliff worked for various oil field companies until his retirement in 2014. He was a skilled mechanic and tradesman.
Cliff will always be remembered for his jovial nature, his big heart, and tall tales. He was a man that valued the closeness of friends and family. Cliff had an intrinsically spiritual nature leaving a lasting impression on those who remain behind.

Cliff is survived by two sons, Clint Schroeder (Jason), Honolulu, Hawaii and Cody (Kayla) Schroeder, Idaho Falls, Idaho; three granddaughters, Trysten, Sierra, and Kendal: one grandson Deegan.

Cliff was preceded in death by his parents; brother Larry Schroeder; and sister Janet Rezac.