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Tracey Ann Fallon was born on September 21, 1966, to Ronald and Joyce (Parrott) Fallon in Omaha. Tracey was the third child of the family joining sister Cindy, age 6, and brother Jeff, age 4.The family lived in the Waterloo, Valley area until Tracey was 3 and then moved to the rural Kennard area. Tracey attended grade school and high school at Arlington. She was a top student and very active throughout her school years, especially talented in basketball, volleyball and cheerleading. Tracey was on numerous school committees, National Honor Society and honor roll. She graduated in 1985.

The Fallon children were involved in showing horses. Tracey would take her pony to Cindy and Jeff’s shows and made friends with all. Tracey learned well from her siblings and won numerous events for over 10 years, including State 4-H shows. Cindy and Jeff always bragged that they taught her everything she knew to succeed in her teenage years. Tracey and her “high school girls” still share a special bond.

Tracey attended Southeast Community College in Lincoln and one year at Metro Tech in Elkhorn. She began her 31-year career with the Farm Service Agency, starting in the Douglas County Office and then moved to the Washington County Office for the last 25 years. Tracey was loved by all her farm customers and was honored many times by FSA for her service.

Tracey married Kenneth Rolland of Blair in June 1987. Kenny was a good husband and father to their three sons, Carney, Avery and Kelby, they were a happy family. Kenny died May 16, 2002, of ALS. Tracey lovingly cared for him and the boys through his long illness.

Tracey was a devoted mother to her sons, active in their school, church and sports activities. She never missed their baseball, wrestling or football events and was always one of the first parents to volunteer for whatever job was needed. Carney graduated from Blair High School and Avery and Kelby from Arlington High School. She raised three wonderful, strong sons who will miss her greatly and spend their lives making her proud.

Tracey married Wyatt Schroeder of Kennard. Wyatt was a perfect match for Tracey, they were married on June 26, 2004. They merged their families successfully. They loved their horses and trail riding, following their 5 high schoolers to all of their events, traveling and time with family. Tracey and Wyatt were a fun-loving couple who had many friends and were loved by all. They were so blessed to have found each other.

Tracey was diagnosed with cancer in February 2017 and fought a bitter battle to the end showing courage, grace and dignity. She will be missed by all.

Tracey passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at her home near Kennard with her family by her side at the age of 51 years, 9 months.

Tracey was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Rolland. She is survived by her husband, Wyatt Schroeder of Kennard; parents, Ron and Joyce Fallon of Elkhorn; sons and daughter-in-law, Carney and Cassondra Rolland of Bennington, Avery Rolland of Elkhorn and Kelby Rolland and Paige Depperman of Kennard; brother, Jeff Fallon of Elkhorn; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Dr. Pete Kazakevicius of Ocala, Fla.; step-children, Cody and Tina Schroeder of Elkhorn, Gina and Jared Langer of Batesburg, S.C., and Drew and Christina Schroeder of Omaha; grandchildren, Bristol and Baylor Rolland, Lane and Waylon Schroeder and Rowan Langer; mothers-in-law, Aloise Schroeder and Lavonne Rolland; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rory and Kathy Schroeder of Kennard, Kevin and Sheryl Rolland of Blair, Cathy Rolland of Blair and Bob and KayBeth Leehy of Blair.

Visitation was Sunday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and the funeral was 11 a.m. Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkhorn. Private inurnment. Memorials to ALS Research or Foundation for Women’s Cancer.

#2-Published in the Omaha World Herald June 24, 2018

Schroeder, Tracey Age 51, of Kennard, NE. Tracey was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Rolland. She is survived by her husband, Wyatt Schroeder of Kennard; parents, Ron and Joyce Fallon of Elkhorn; sons and daughter-in-law: Carney and Cassondra Rolland of Bennington; Avery Rolland of Elkhorn; and Kelby Rolland and Paige Depperman of Kennard; brother, Jeff Fallon of Elkhorn; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Dr. Pete Kazakevicius of Ocala, FL; stepchildren: Cody and Tina Schroeder of Elkhorn; Gina and Jared Langer of Batesburg, SC; and Drew and Christina Schroeder of Omaha; grandchildren: Bristol and Baylor Rolland; Lane and Waylon Schroeder; and Rowan Langer; mothers-in-law, Aloise Schroeder and Lavonne Rolland; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Rory and Kathy Schroeder of Kennard; Kevin and Sheryl Rolland of Blair; Cathy Rolland of Blair; and Bob and KayBeth Leehy of Blair. VISITATION: Sunday, 4-7pm, at the funeral home. FUNERAL: Monday, 11am, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkhorn. Private inurnment. Memorials to ALS Research or Foundation for Women's Cancer. Condolences to: reichmuthfuneralhomes.com REICHMUTH FUNERAL HOME 21901 West Maple 402-289-2222

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file at the Blair Public Library.~~~