Schroeder, Michael 1848-1917

SCHROEDER, SCHAUL

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:33

Source: Alton Democrat (9-15-1917)

Born: May 2, 1848
Died: September 10, 1917

Michael Schroeder, a pioneer resident of the Alton vicinity, died on September 10th at the home of his son, Nic, at McClusky, North Dakota. He was aged 69 years Mr. Schroeder always seemed a man of rugged health but the end came suddenly due to a complication of diseases while he was visiting with his son, Nic, in North Dakota.

He was born in Schieren, Grand Duchy of Luxemburg on May 2, 1848, coming to the United States in the year 1871 and to Sioux County in 1872. At Luxemburg, Iowa, he was married to Miss Anna Schaul on February 1, 1875, to this happy couple eight children were born, seven of whom survive together with his wife to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held Friday morning at St. Mary's Church, Reverend F.J. Brune having charge of the services and interment was made in St. Mary's Cemetery.

The children were all summoned to NcClusky and all of them came to be with him in his last hours. The children are: Nick Schroeder of McClusky, North Dakota; Mrs. F.P. Homan of Regan, North Dakota; Mrs. J.H. Homan, Alton; Mrs. N.C. Nemmers, Bird Island, Minnesota; Math Schroeder of Alton; Anne, at home and Mike of Alton.

Besides his wife and children he leaves two brothers and a sister, Mrs. Anna Klein, Diedrich in Luxemburg and Math Schroeder of this place.