Chester J. Schroeder, son of John J. and Mary (Fredericksen) Schroeder, was born July 10, 1893, at Manning, Iowa, and departed this life early Thursday morning January 18, 1973, at the Greene County Hospital in Jefferson. He had attained the age of 79 years, 6 months, and 8 days.

Mr. Schroeder spent his early years near Manning, and on January 19, 1916, he was united in marriage to Elsie NuIle at Manning. In 1917 they moved to the present home-site north of Churdan. He was engaged in farming until retirement, and continued his residence at his farm home. Mrs. Schroeder preceded him in death in 1958.

Those left to mourn his passing are three daughters, (Mary Lou) Mrs. Robert Phillips of Lohrville, (Ruth) Mrs. H.C. Kluver and (Gail) Mrs. John Thorn both of Fort Dodge; also one sister, Mrs. Agnes Wherry of Jefferson, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Elsie, one son in infancy; also one brother and two half-brothers.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10:00 A. M. from the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson with interment made in the Highland Cemetery in Churdan; the Rev. D.E. Weiss officiating. Music selections were rendered by organist Ruth Trosh; favorite selections "Abide With Me" and "The Old Rugged Cross" were sung by the congregation.

Serving as Casket Bearers were, Kenneth Meyers, Ferris Meyer, Merle Hoyle, Eugene Vogel, Richard Hyland, Robert L. Consier, George Gymer, and Edward Meyer.

Flowers were cared for by Rita Hyland, Phyllis Meyer, Marjorie Meyer, and Ruth Consier.

A short prayer service was held Friday evening from the Brown Funeral Home in Churdan.

BROWN FUNERAL HOME Churdan, Iowa