Floyd A. Schlodder, 83, of Mayetta, Kansas passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, following a short illness.

He was born May 31, 1933 in Grantville, Kansas the son of Albert  and Pearl (Schwanke) Schlodder.  Floyd married June Hallauer on August 1, 1975 in Horton, Kansas.  He proudly served his country with the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.  He retired after many years as heavy equipment operator with Hermann Excavating in Topeka.  He was a member of Mayetta Masonic Lodge #393 and Mayetta Eastern Star #383.

Floyd is survived by: his wife, June Schlodder of the home; his children, Shirley Gray (Michael) of Las Cruces, NM, Joyce Wood, Lewis April, Linda April, Sheri Bowman and Darin April all of Colorado; his step-children, Kathleen Ramirez (Lalo) and Darrell Brown (Margy) of Topeka, KS, Russell Brown (Carol) and Gary Brown (Tracy) of Mesa, AZ; his sisters, Pauline Laub of Springfield, MO, Alberta Jewell of Holton, Ks, Alice Anderson (Bill) of Topeka, KS and Caroline Page of Tecumseh, KS; his brothers, Elmer Schlodder (Gladys) of Mayetta, KS, Roy Schlodder (Carolyn) and Dale Schlodder of Holton, KS; and 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his brother Franklin Schlodder.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 at Mayetta Christian Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Netawaka Cemetery. The family will greet friends Sundayfrom 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Disabled American Veterans, Topeka Rescue Mission or to the charity of the donor’s choice.  Contributions may left in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, Kansas 66436.  To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com