MERIDEN - Ruth Gracey Schroeder, 92, formerly of 447 Broad St., died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at Connecticut Baptist Home. She was the wife of the late Otto Edward Schroeder. Born in Meriden on Jan. 6, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Emma Winkel Gracey. She had been employed in the Treasurer's Office of the State of Connecticut. She was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church, a member of the former Home Club and the Wallingford Country Club. She is survived by two nieces, Shirley Parker of Clinton and Carol Clark of Westbrook and several other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Greenwood. A graveside funeral service will be held in Gethsemane Cemetery later in the spring, date and time to be announced. There are no calling hours. If desired, contributions in Mrs. Schroeder's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beecher and Bennett Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden, CT.