Jeffrey David Schroll

On November 21, 2024, Jeff passed away at age 57. His passing was sudden, unexpected, and left all who knew him in sorrow and shock.

Jeff was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. His passion for conceptual aircraft design led to a lengthy career in the aviation and avionics industry and moved him around the country. He found his home base in Savannah, Georgia where he had a robust love for the Southern culture and coastal history, volunteering at the Tybee Lighthouse and serving on the Tybee Island Historical Society Board. While in Savannah, Jeff cultivated relationships with, and grew very close to a broad and diverse group of friends. Sunset at “Cheers” gathered with friends, toasting to life and such was his regular happy routine.

Jeff was most proud and fond of his family that had grown over the years to include many “grand” nieces and nephews whom he adored. He loved being Uncle Jeff and relished going to “the lake,” their golf tourneys, football games, plays, choruses, graduations, and holiday gatherings. He held dear his time with sister, Donna, and favorite (only) brother-in-law, Dave Ackerman, and with his brother Steve Alber and sister-in-law Nancy Alber. He was also close to his nephew Joel (Jill) Ackerman and niece Kate (Nick) Jones, and as aforementioned, the kids, Jackson, James, Johnny, and Jules Ackerman, and Lily, Houston, and Vivian Jones.  His brother Steve’s children Dawn Keyes and Sean Alber and grand nieces Kaity Keyes and Alexandra Callaway were also a light in his life.

Jeff is survived by his wife Vawn Smith Schroll.

Jeff’s parents Dave and Metzell Schroll had already passed but they were never far from his heart. His brother Steve and sister-in-law Nancy also preceded Jeff in death.

Jeff left behind a legacy to work, love, laugh, dance, hug and play the fool, if you must, but to do it all with reckless abandon and joy. Then do it again tomorrow. So, in honor of his life, so should we.

In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.

The family expects to hold a celebration of Jeff’s life in Savannah at a later date.