Henry Schroeder 1837-1903

SCHROEDER, PETRIE

Posted By: SGF (email)
Date: 8/7/2002 at 04:14:10

Henry Schroeder died at his home near the Postville Junction, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1902, in his 66th year. He was born in Grossgoehren, Meckl. Schw. Germany, Jan. 23, 1837, and came to America in 1863. He is survived by three children, one son and two daughters. Mr. Schroeder was a quiet, unpretentious man, possessed of many good qualitites, and friends innumerable sorrow at his passing. Funeral was held at 11 o'clock today from the German Lutheran church.
- source: Postville Review 1/2/1903

Henry Schroeder,was born at Grossgoehren, near Eldena, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, Jan. 23, 1837, came to America in 1868 and was married in Postville in 1869 to Miss Maria Petrie. Five children were born to them, two dying in infancy. His wife, one son and two daughters mourn his loss. Mr. Schroeder died Dec. 31, after a lingering illness, at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 3 days.

-- source: Postville Review 1/9/1903