Special to The Breeze
Chris B. Schroder is a pioneer of Cape Coral, his life marked by a variety of experiences. Over the years, he has worn many hats: grocery store manager, firefighter, photographer, banker and most recently, author of a children’s book.
As a child, Chris’ experiences began in 1957, when his family left Savannah, Georgia, for Lee County, Florida. His grandfather, Leighton McRae, settled in Fort Myers after taking a position as the area’s first trust officer at First National Bank. While awaiting the completion of their new home, the family rented a house in Fort Myers before moving to Cape Coral in 1959, becoming the 12th family to settle in the then-new community…