2005 information:
Gerald was drafted into the Army on July 18, 1944, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. From there he went to Camp Wolters, Texas, for basic training, finished
training there late in December, came home, delay enroute to Fort Ord, California January 1, 1945. He was shipped out of San Francisco to the South Pacific, January 11, 1945,
and joined the First Calvary, 7th Regiment, H. Troop 81 Meter Mortars. Gerald was in the campaigns at New Guinea, Admiralty Islands, Leyte & Luzon. From there he took
Amphibians training getting ready to hit Japan Proper. They landed in Tokyo Bay, Yokohama, on September 2, 1945.
While the surrender terms were being signed aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, the First Calvary Division landed at Yokohama. On September 8, 1945, the First Calvary went into Tokyo to stand honor guard for General Douglas McArthur at the American Embassy in Tokyo for the Flag raising ceremony. They were assigned to the honor guard at the Imperial Palace grounds during the Occupational duties in Tokyo.
Staff Sergeant Schroeder received the following citations and decorations: Southern Philippines (Liberation), Luzon (Good Conduct Medal), Japan (Army of Occupation medal), one Bronze Star, Asiatic Pacific (Theater Service Medal) and the Philippines Liberation Ribbon. Gerald left Yokohama, arriving in Wisconsin for Separation August 8, 1946.
From there he took Amphibians training getting ready to hit Japan Proper. They landed in Tokyo Bay, Yokohama on September 2, 1945. While the surrender terms were being signed aboard the USS Missouri, the First Calvary Division landed at Yokohama.
On September 8, 1945 General Chase led his troops into Tokyo to stand honor guard for General Douglas McArthur at the American Embassy in Tokyo for the Flag raising ceremony. They were assigned to the honor guard at the Imperial Palace grounds during the occupational duties in Tokyo.
After returning from the Service Gerald was employed with Standard Oil DX Service
Station and Manning Elevator. In 1955 a partnership was formed with Gerald Schroeder,
Glen Jensen and Roger Nissen which was called Nissen Poultry Services.
Two years later the Partnership was dissolved with Roger Nissen and became J&S Feed
Services which was a dealer for the Ralston Purina Company.
In 1963 they purchased the Manning Elevator Company which operated as a feed mill and
grain operation.
In 1967 Glen and Gerald dissolved the Partnership and Gerald continued to work for Glen
until 1988.
At this time Glen Jensen sold the business to Wede's Feed Supply.
Gerald continued to work for Mike Wede until retiring in 1991.
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This is to certify that Pfc. Gerald G. Schroeder
is a member of the Second Squadron Seventh Cavalry which
was the first allied unit officially to enter the city of
TOKYO, JAPAN since the declaration of war between the
United States of America and Japan on 8 December 1941.
The Second. Squadron entered TOKYO at 0727,
8 September 1945 enroute to the United States Embassy where it,
at 1100, 8 September 1945, was the guard and ceremonial
Squadron for General of the Army Mac Arthur at the raising
of the first American flag to be flown over TOKYO since
7 December 1941.
W. W. WEST III
Major, Cav.
Commanding.
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Manning Monitor articles ------ 1945
With First Allied Unit To Enter Tokyo Manning Soldier Will Leave Japan With the 8th Army in Japan S. Sgt. Gerald G. Schroeder, Manning, was among the latest group of men selected from the famous 1st Cavalry division for return to the States from Tokyo for demobilization. Overseas 13 months, Schroeder has been serving with the 7th Cavalry regiment. A veteran of two campaigns, he wears the AsiaticPacific theatre ribbon with two campaign stars for Leyte and Luzon, the Philippine Liberation ribbon, the combat infantryman's badge, and the good conduct medal.
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Manning Monitor Businessman feature 1959
Another native son who is in business here, is Gerald (Jerry) Schroeder, partner of his brother-in-law, Glen Jensen, in operation of J&S Feed Service. Jerry was born and educated in Manning and lived here the entire time with the exception of three years during World War II when he served with the army in the South Pacific. Born on a farm, Jerry moved, to town at an early age. His past employment has included jobs at Petersen's Garage, D-X Station, Manning Elevator and, then into the partnership with Jensen which was formed in March 1955. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, vice commander of the American Legion and VFW post. He lists as his hobby the sport of bowling. Jerry and his wife, Joyce, have one son, Douglas, and are members of the Presbyterian church. |
In Loving Memory Jerry Schroeder
Funeral Service
Thursday, December 28, 2006, 10:30 AMCasketbearers Joshua Linde, Travis Neumann, Markus Neumann, Russell Stribe, Ronald Frahm, Dale Kerkhoff
Honorary Casketbearers Donald Pfannkuch, Orren Ramsey, Orland Fara, Roy Soll, Gary Knueven, Bill Opperman, Ed Sextro, Jim McLaughlin, Don Zubrod, Jerry Schreck, Ed Venteicher, Ed Reischl, Leo Willenborg, Jerome Bluml
Interment with Military Honors
Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa
American Legion Post 22
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3517
Jerry Schroeder
Jerry was drafted into the United States Army on July 18, 1944, and entered active service at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, on July 20, 1944. He then went through basic training at Camp Walters, Texas, and graduated in December. Jerry visited Manning enroute to arriving at Fort Ord, California, on January 1, 1945. He then shipped out of San Francisco to the South Pacific on January 11, 1945, and joined the First Cavalry, 7th Regiment H Troop, into 81 Meter Mortars with which he served in campaigns at New Guinea, Admiralty Islands, Leyte, and Luzon. His unit then took amphibious training getting ready to hit Japan proper. They landed in Tokyo Bay, Yokohama, September 2, 1945, while the surrender terms were being signed aboard the U.S.S. Missouri. On September 8, 1945, General Chase led his troops into Tokyo to stand Honor Guard for General Douglas MacArthur at the American Embassy for the flag raising ceremony. His unit was assigned to the honor guard at the Imperial Palace grounds during their occupation in Tokyo. Jerry attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in August of 1946 from Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.
On October 19, 1946, Jerry was united in marriage with Joyce Jensen at the First Presbyterian Church in Manning by the Reverend Arthur Raeside. Jerry and Joyce made their home in Manning. Jerry then worked at Twin Gable Standard Service Dx Station. In 1949 he started with the Manning Elevator and the Ralston Purina Company until it became J&S Feed Service. He attended Feeding Advisory school at Ralston Purina Co. in St. Louis, MO, and served as a farm service consultant and feeding advisor for J&S until 1990. He stayed active as a custodian at the Presbyterian Church and performing lawn service for many lawns around town, including his own.
Jerry was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Manning for which he served as elder, trustee and custodian for several years. He was a 50-year member of the American Legion and a 60-year member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jerry served on the Manning Chamber of Commerce and did a lot of team bowling. He was well acquainted everywhere he went and enjoyed a cup of coffee at Amoco, the round table at Deb's Corner Cafe and the homes of many farmers.
Jerry was diagnosed with cancer in May of 2003. Due to declining health, he became a resident of the Manilla Manor nursing home on December 1, 2006. Jerry died there on December 25, 2006, at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 3 days.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son Doug Schroeder; brother Wilbur "Casey" Karsten; and sisters-in-law Donna Hansen, Ellen Rasmussen and Arlene Sinow.
Jerry is survived by wife Joyce Schroeder of Manilla; daughter Darla Neumann and friend John Wittrock of Manning; son Dana Schroeder of Georgia; daughter-in-law Teresa (Schroeder) Torkelson of Manning; eight grandchildren: Jamie Linde, Joshua Linde, Travis Neumann, Markus Neumann, Andrea Schroeder, Stephen Schroeder, Kari Schroeder, and Natalie Schroeder; sisters-in-law: Marlys Karsten of Manning; Phyllis and husband Dick Tow of Minnesota; Janice and husband Galen Ferry of Schleswig; brothers-in-law Glen Jensen and wife Lenora of Manning; Jack Rasmussen of Manilla; and Marlin Hansen of Manilla; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
