At the age of 73 years, 1 month, and 5 days, on last Saturday (the 24th), Heinrich Schröder slipped away to the other side. He was born on February 19, 1844, in Hohenwalde, Holstein, Germany, grew up there, came to America at the age of 20 years, resided for the first years in Davenport in this State, moved later to Clinton County, Iowa where he married in 1875 Miss Wiebke Oltermann. In 1877 the couple came to Carroll County and six years later they possessed a farm near Aspinwall in, Crawford County, which they operated with great success until the year 1904. Then one of the two sons who grew up there took over the farm at which time the parents retired to Manning.

Father Schröder brought his earthly possessions to this land which through diligence and perseverance and with God's blessing and with the growth of his family achieved a fortune which made it possible to enjoy his final years in contemplation. He was outfitted with robust health until last October when an inner suffering fell on him, which lead him to seek medical assistance, which although did not bring a cure at least brought relief until he was delivered to his destiny, when called by the grim reaper. To mourn him are the grieving widow and four children, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law and ten grandchildren. The names of the first (generation) are: John Schröder and spouse Hattie in Manning, Carl Schröder and spouse Margaretha in Crawford County, Annie, wife of Christ Ehrichs in Crawford County, and Bertha, wife of John Ehrichs in Aspinwall.

Further, three brothers and a sister: Jochim Schröder in Schleswig, Iowa, Peter and August Schröder near Manning, and Mrs. Johanne Ronfeldt in Clinton County and many additional relatives and friends. The (funeral) procession took place on Tuesday afternoon in the hall of the society, following a solemn memorial service held in the same place, at which Pastor G. Krumm officiated and the church choir of the Peace (Church) congregation assisted. The participation in the (funeral) procession was very large and demonstrated the esteem in which the deceased stood and in which the survivors are still held. The internment of the deceased followed in the local cemetery. May he rest in peace.

Memorial for the deceased Heinrich Schröder:
Released from all sorrows,
Bedded in the earth's lap
Find rest in eternal slumber
It is our final lot.

From all you are now separated
Life's candle has burned out
So sleep well in still peace
And rest in peace in the grave.

Silent now are all voices
So find we now all peace
Perhaps my hour will come soon
The earth will cover us all.

Herewith I send my final farewell, which the engraving on your casket carries: "Rest in peace, honor your name, bless your memory." Your old acquaintance J.L.

Note: Translated by Dennis Barten - from the original obituary written in German.