The RFA is sad to report the death of Jeremy Schroeter, who died this morning eighteen months after being diagnosed with inoperable bowel cancer. RFA President Dick Warner said, 'He never felt sorry for himself, and at no stage did he lose his anarchic sense of humour,' while David Parlby told us that it was 'a privilege' to have known Jeremy.
His widow, Ellie, said, 'He only became ill on Friday morning and was very well cared for by all the District, Hospice and Macmillan nurses throughout the day as well as his favourite Doctor. He only took to his bed for less than a day which was exactly what he wanted.'
During the course of his playing career, Jeremy won many titles, including – most recently – the N/national Vintage Doubles title in 2012. He was elected Deputy President of the Association in 2011, but stood down when he was diagnosed with the cancer.
Funeral details are yet to be announced, but a full tribute will be published in the forthcoming RFA Annual Review.