Schreier, William 1856-1925 & Margaret Bischoff Family

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Date: 7/3/2024 at 08:46:39

Schreier, William 1856-1925 & Margaret Bischoff Family

This family story was taken from the Alton St. Mary’s Catholic Church book of 1883-1983 page 213. The story was transcribed for this BIOS by Wilma J. Vande Berg of the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society. Some research notes have been added.

William Schreier was born in Germany in 1856, son of Mr. & Mrs. Mathias Schreier and came to the United States with his parents when he was 7 months old. They came to Galena, Illinois and later moved to Cassville, Wisconsin.

In 1881, he came to Sioux County, where he purchased a quarter section of land southeast of Alton paying $7.10 an acre. Since that time, by hard work and sacrifice, he has acquired 480 acres of land in the Alton vicinity.

On April 26, 1887, he married Margaret Bischoff of Dubuque at Alton, Iowa and they had twelve children – ten growing to manhood and womanhood on their farm. Their children were Katherina, John, Lena, William, Joseph, Margaret, Anna, Bernard, Frank and Jake.

Mrs. Schreier passed away July 1914. Mr. Schreier retired to Alton. He married Mrs. Joseph Kaschmitter in 1918. He passed away on February 3, 1925.

(end of the family story in the St. Mary’s church book)

RESEARCH Notes: From a family report on ancestry.com public member trees submitted by other than this submitter.

William John Schreier born 10 Jan 1856 Koln, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany died 3 Feb 1925 Alton, Sioux, Iowa. His parents were Mathias Schreier 1823-1914 and Anna Catharina Sophie Clemens 1822-1893. William married Margaret Bischoff 1887.

Margaret Bischoff was born 10 May 1863 Germany died abt 15 Jul 1914 Alton IA. Married April 26, 1887. In her marriage record Margaretha Bischoff was 24 years born 1863 Germany Married 26 Apr 1887 Sioux county Iowa to Wm. Scheier, her parents were George Bishoff and Catherine Russelberg.

CHILDREN: Found on ancestry.com births, marriage and deaths; and local archives on this web page, and Find A Grave.

1. Katharina Schreier born 19 Jun 1888 Alton IA died 2 Jun 1960 buried Alton IA. She married Peter A. Miller 1912. Six children - Margaret, Mrs. Herman Schwarz of Alton; Marie, Mrs. Albert Daugaard of Dell Rapids, S.D.; John P. and Andrew P. Miller of Portland, Oregon; Loretta, Mrs. Geo. Douglas of Philadelphia, Penn.; Francis (Frank) of Litchfield, Staff., England; Emma, Mrs. Donald DeSmet of Hudson, S.D., Margaret Schwarz, Marie Margaurite Daugaard. After Peter Miller died she married Clifford Halderman.
2. John M. Schreier born 8 Feb 1890 Alton IA died 6 Apr 1958 Marcus Cherokee IA. He married Amelia M. Staab 1912 at Remsen.
3. Helena Schreier born 21 Jun 1891 Alton IA died 9 Jun 1979 Kandiyohi Co. MN. She married Nicholas J. Koch. Children listed on Find a Grave were – Julius J. Koch, Nicholas Alvin Koch, Victor William Koch, Frederick Eugene Koch and Joseph Peter Koch.
4. Willis Schrier 1892-1893 5mo old baby of William Schreier and Margaret Bischoff died of exposure when team and buggy got stuck in snow drift. April 29, 1893 Alton Democrat.
5. William A. Schreier born 21 Feb 1894 Alton IA married 6 Feb 1923 at Rockwell Calhoun IA to Loretta Lang He died Nov. 1975 Spencer, IA. Children listed on Find A Grave as Dolores Marian Larsen 1926-1985 and Ronald William Schreier.
6. Joseph Schreier born 8 Nov 1895 Alton IA died 3 May 1977 Le Mars, IA Wife Leona Gehrens.
7. Margaret Schreier born 11 Jan 1897 East Orange Sioux County IA died 1 May 1986 Pipestone MN buried St. Mary’s Atlon, She married Paul Peter Staab Children Mildred Amelia Odenbrett, Arlene A Odenbrett, Lawence Staab, Robert Paul Staab, Wayne Louis Staab, Melvin J. Staab, Verna Mae Slinger, and Gerlad F. Staab.
8. Frank Joseph Schreier born 9 Mar 1899 Alton IA, died Dec 1972 Manson Calhoun IA. He married Anna Marie Lang, They had children Mervin Francis Schreier, Norman Clarence Schreier, Lloyd Willis Schreier, Mardella Ann Walter, and LaVern Andrew Schreier.
9. Jacob Schreier born 10 Apr 1901 Alton IA died 1962 Manson, Calhoun Co. IA, he married Rose Veronica Lang, Children listed were Earl Jacob Schreier and Edwin Frnace Schreier.
10. Infant son Schreier born Jun 1903 and died at 5 weeks old Alton Democrat of Jul 25, 1903
11. Anna Maria Schreier born 27 Nov 1904 Sioux County IA, died 19 Jul1945 buried in Salina KS. Her husband was Francis N. Elbert, children were Darlene Ella Woods, Donald Sylvester Elbert, Virginia M. Hamilton, Dale Frances Elbert, Percy Bernard Elbert.
12. Bernard Schreier born 7 Aug 1907 Alton IA, died July 1984 Milwaukee WI. He married Edith Ringler 19 Oct 1932 at Whittemore IA. He was living in Milwaukee at the time. The 1950 census of Milwaukee WI listed two children as Marily J. Schreier age 6 and James W. Schreier age 3.

OBITUARY of William Schreier 1856-1925
PIONEER OF ALTON CALLED TO ETERNITY
William Schreier Came With Parents To America When Only 7 Months Old
The sudden passing of Wm. Schreier, an Alton pioneer, early Tuesday morning was a shock to the entire community. Mr. Schreier was at home enjoying a visit and a hand at cards with friends when a heart attack came on and he passed away a few hours later at 12:40 A.M. He had a previous attack about four weeks ago but has since seemed in good health and continued his usual duties and activities, having attended church Monday morning.
He is survived by Mrs. Schreier and ten children, two having passed away. The children are Mrs. Peter A. Miller of Alton; John M., Remsen; Mrs. Nick Koch, Remsen; Wm. A., Alton; Joe, LeMars; Mrs. Paul P. Staab, Remsen; Frank J., Manson; Jacob of Manson; Mrs. Francis Elbert, Whittemore; and Bernard at home. A brother Mike, lives at Dell Rapids, S.D.
Wm. Schreier was born in Germany in 1856, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Schreier, and came with his parents to the United States when but seven months old. The family were on the water for sixty days, their boat making little headway against wind and stormy weather. They came to Galena, Ill., and later moved to Cassville, Wisc., where they purchased a farm. When a young man William came to southern Iowa where he worked for two years on a farm. He recounts having spent months in corn fields under three feet of snow where he pitched corn at 50¢ a day. In 1881 he came to Sioux County where he purchased a quarter section of land southeast of Alton, paying $7.10 an acre for the land. Since that time by hard work and sacrifice he has acquired 180[or 480?] acres of land all in the Alton vicinity.
On April 26th, 1887, Mr. Schreier was married at Alton to Miss Margaret Bischoff. Twelve children were born to them, all on the home place, and ten of these they reared to manhood and womanhood. Mrs. Schreier passed away eleven years ago, in 1914. In recent years Mr. Schreier has made his home in Alton, having retired from the farm. He was married on June 4th, 1918 to Mrs. Anna Kaschmitter. On February 3rd, 1925 he passed away, after an active life in which he earned the respect and esteem of the community in which he lived. He was a member of St. Mary's church and the K. of C. order, a kind neighbor and friend, a devoted husband and father.
The funeral services were held this Thursday morning, Feb. 5th at St. Mary's church, Rev. Brune officiating. Among those here for the service, besides the children, were Mrs. Chas. Grimes of LeMars; Henry Kaschmitter, Sheldon; Frank Bremer, Willmont; Mike Schreier, Dell Rapids; Otto Kaschmitter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kollasch, Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Elberts, all of Whittemore, Ia.; Mrs. John Broich of Adrian, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Staab of Remsen; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lang of Manson.
Source: Alton Democrat, February 6, 1925.

OBITUARY of Margaret (Mrs. William Schreier) 1862-1914
Mrs. William Schreier passed away at her home south of Alton on Friday night of last week. She had been a long and patient sufferer of cancer and death came as a relief. Deceased was born in Germany on May 10, 1862. At the age of three she came with her parents to the United States and in March 1887 she became a Sioux county resident. On April 26, 1887, she was united in marriage to Wm. Schreier, at Alton, Iowa. This union was blessed with twelve children, ten of whom survive. The surviving children are: Mrs. Katherine Miller of Alton, John of Remsen, and Helena, Willie, Joseph, Margareta, Frank, Jacob, Anna and Bernard at home. She is also survived by a brother and a sister.
The funeral services were held from St. Mary's Catholic church on Sunday. The services were conducted by Very Rev. F. J. Brune. Intermant was made in St. Mary's cemetery. The following came from a distance to attend the funeral: Mrs. Mina Frich of Dubuque, Michael Schreier of Dell Rapids, S.D., Miss Susie Schreier of Slayton, Minn., and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Games of LeMars.
Source: Alton Democrat, July 18, 1914.

OBITUARY of Anna Mrs. William Schreier 1860-1934 Second wife of William Schreier
Funeral of Mrs. Anna Schreier At Alton Wednesday
Many Alton friends were saddened Monday morning to learn of the passing of Mrs. Anna Schreier on Sunday evening [May 13] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Bremer, at Wilmont, Minnesota, where she had been hovering at death's door for several weeks.
Anna Filz was born April 9, 1860, at Yois, Austria. Her parents were George and Anna Filz. When she was 13 years of age the family emigrated to America and she came with her parents and three brothers to the western continent, the family locating at Loretta, Tennessee. She was married there to Joseph Kaschmitter on November 16, 1880, and after a few years there they came north, locating first at Blue Earth City, Minn., later at Rock Valley, and then moving to Alton in 1890 which has since been her home. In March 1911, Mr. Kaschmitter, who was marshal at Alton, was shot one night by prowlers. He died on March 27, and the happy home was broken. She was married on June 4, 1918, to William Schreier, at Alton. But Mr. Schreier died in February, 1925. Mrs. Schreier had been very ill for five months, and at 6 p.m. Sunday passed beyond.
Nine children, all substantial citizens of the communities in which they live, survive, as follows: Mrs. Frank Sprute, Oswego, Oregon; John Kaschmitter, Alton; Mrs. Frank Bremer, Wilmont, Minn.; Otto Kaschmitter, Whittemore; Mrs. J. H. Broich, Adrian, Minn.; Mrs. August Elbert, Mrs. Fred Kollasch and Richard Kaschmitter, all of Whittemore; and Henry Kaschmitter, Sheldon. She is also survived by two brothers--Frank Filz of Indianapolis, Ind., and N. Geo. Filz of Dayton, O.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning here in St. Mary's Catholic church, Very Rev. M. A. Schemel officiating, and burial was at Saint Mary's cemetery at Alton. A host of friends extend their sympathy to the children in the loss of their wonderful mother, a brave pioneer who reared her fine family in the paths of righteousness, devoted to home and family and to her church.
Source: Alton Democrat, May 18, 1934.
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She evidently was buried under her first husband's surname. The Sioux County Cemetery Index has no Anna Schreier dying in 1934, but does have Kaschmitter, Anna, born 1860, died 1934, buried St. Marys Cemetery, Alton. The Minnesota Death Certificates Index has Schrier, Anna, died 13 May 1934, Nobles County, certif. ID # 1934-MN-009825.
Family Picture of page 213 of the St. Mary’s church book. The quality of the picture is very poor.

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