Born in Reiderland, Groningen, Netherlands
Information supplied by Linda Hagedorn Finley
A SUICIDE BY USING .38 CALIBER RIFLE
Fires Shot into Chest at Home of Son-in-Law in LeRoy Township Friday Wilko Drenth, 71, who has made his home with his son-in-law, Everett Schroeder in Leroy township for the past four years, committed suicide Friday afternoon by discharging a .38 caliber rifle bullet through his chest.
First intimation that he had taken is own life was gained about 3:15 when Everett Schroeder Jr., who was returning home from a field, noticed smoke coming from one of the upstairs windows. He rushed upstairs and found the body of his grandfather slumped on the floor and clothing surrounding the wound smoldering from being ignited from the shot, which apparently fired at close range.
Coroner F. C. Koch of Waverly was called, but considered there was no need for an inquest, the circumstances being clearly that of suicide.
The aged man came in for some notoriety about two years ago when his name was connected with that of Harry Powers of West Virginia, who was accused of numerous killings of wives whose bodies Powers is said to have buried under the floor of his
garage. It was quite definitely established at the time that Powers was Mr. Drenth's son who he had not seen for a number of years after running way from home.
While Mr. Drenth is said to have brooded somewhat over the waywardness of his son, relatives do not believe that this had any connection with his suicide. He had been enjoying good health and had experienced no financial difficulties. He and his son-in-law
had been planing a trip to Michigan for several days with the expectation of leaving Saturday.
Drenth had been a widower for five years, living in the vicinity of Oran until he moved to the Schroeder home about four years ago.
Surviving are his son-in-law, two grandchildren, Wilko and Everett Schroeder, and a
granddaughter, Jenny Schroeder. His daughter, Mrs. Everett Schroeder preceded
her father in death.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Schroeder home, with Rev. A. W. Gable of Frederika officiating. Interment was made in Mentor cemetery.
[Sumner Gazette - 12 Oct 1933]
PINHOOK—The Wilko Drenth funeral which was held Monday at the home of his son-in-law, Evert Schroeder Sr. was quite largely attended. Rev. Gable of Frederika officiated at
the services at the house and at the grave in Mentor cemetery. Casket bearers were Louie Zell, Roy Waternan, Martin Schwan, John Marsh, Watson Lewis and Leslie Fay.
[Sumner Gazette - 12 Oct 1933]
information supplied by Louis.
Information supplied by Linda Hagedorn Finley
A SUICIDE BY USING .38 CALIBER RIFLE
Fires Shot into Chest at Home of Son-in-Law in LeRoy Township Friday Wilko Drenth, 71, who has made his home with his son-in-law, Everett Schroeder in Leroy township for the past four years, committed suicide Friday afternoon by discharging a .38 caliber rifle bullet through his chest.
First intimation that he had taken is own life was gained about 3:15 when Everett Schroeder Jr., who was returning home from a field, noticed smoke coming from one of the upstairs windows. He rushed upstairs and found the body of his grandfather slumped on the floor and clothing surrounding the wound smoldering from being ignited from the shot, which apparently fired at close range.
Coroner F. C. Koch of Waverly was called, but considered there was no need for an inquest, the circumstances being clearly that of suicide.
The aged man came in for some notoriety about two years ago when his name was connected with that of Harry Powers of West Virginia, who was accused of numerous killings of wives whose bodies Powers is said to have buried under the floor of his
garage. It was quite definitely established at the time that Powers was Mr. Drenth's son who he had not seen for a number of years after running way from home.
While Mr. Drenth is said to have brooded somewhat over the waywardness of his son, relatives do not believe that this had any connection with his suicide. He had been enjoying good health and had experienced no financial difficulties. He and his son-in-law
had been planing a trip to Michigan for several days with the expectation of leaving Saturday.
Drenth had been a widower for five years, living in the vicinity of Oran until he moved to the Schroeder home about four years ago.
Surviving are his son-in-law, two grandchildren, Wilko and Everett Schroeder, and a
granddaughter, Jenny Schroeder. His daughter, Mrs. Everett Schroeder preceded
her father in death.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Schroeder home, with Rev. A. W. Gable of Frederika officiating. Interment was made in Mentor cemetery.
[Sumner Gazette - 12 Oct 1933]
PINHOOK—The Wilko Drenth funeral which was held Monday at the home of his son-in-law, Evert Schroeder Sr. was quite largely attended. Rev. Gable of Frederika officiated at
the services at the house and at the grave in Mentor cemetery. Casket bearers were Louie Zell, Roy Waternan, Martin Schwan, John Marsh, Watson Lewis and Leslie Fay.
[Sumner Gazette - 12 Oct 1933]
information supplied by Louis.
Born in Reiderland, Groningen, Netherlands
Information supplied by Linda Hagedorn Finley
A SUICIDE BY USING .38 CALIBER RIFLE
Fires Shot into Chest at Home of Son-in-Law in LeRoy Township Friday Wilko Drenth, 71, who has made his home with his son-in-law, Everett Schroeder in Leroy township for the past four years, committed suicide Friday afternoon by discharging a .38 caliber rifle bullet through his chest.
First intimation that he had taken is own life was gained about 3:15 when Everett Schroeder Jr., who was returning home from a field, noticed smoke coming from one of the upstairs windows. He rushed upstairs and found the body of his grandfather slumped on the floor and clothing surrounding the wound smoldering from being ignited from the shot, which apparently fired at close range.
Coroner F. C. Koch of Waverly was called, but considered there was no need for an inquest, the circumstances being clearly that of suicide.
The aged man came in for some notoriety about two years ago when his name was connected with that of Harry Powers of West Virginia, who was accused of numerous killings of wives whose bodies Powers is said to have buried under the floor of his
garage. It was quite definitely established at the time that Powers was Mr. Drenth's son who he had not seen for a number of years after running way from home.
While Mr. Drenth is said to have brooded somewhat over the waywardness of his son, relatives do not believe that this had any connection with his suicide. He had been enjoying good health and had experienced no financial difficulties. He and his son-in-law
had been planing a trip to Michigan for several days with the expectation of leaving Saturday.
Drenth had been a widower for five years, living in the vicinity of Oran until he moved to the Schroeder home about four years ago.
Surviving are his son-in-law, two grandchildren, Wilko and Everett Schroeder, and a
granddaughter, Jenny Schroeder. His daughter, Mrs. Everett Schroeder preceded
her father in death.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Schroeder home, with Rev. A. W. Gable of Frederika officiating. Interment was made in Mentor cemetery.
[Sumner Gazette - 12 Oct 1933]
PINHOOK—The Wilko Drenth funeral which was held Monday at the home of his son-in-law, Evert Schroeder Sr. was quite largely attended. Rev. Gable of Frederika officiated at
the services at the house and at the grave in Mentor cemetery. Casket bearers were Louie Zell, Roy Waternan, Martin Schwan, John Marsh, Watson Lewis and Leslie Fay.
[Sumner Gazette - 12 Oct 1933]
information supplied by Louis.
Information supplied by Linda Hagedorn Finley
A SUICIDE BY USING .38 CALIBER RIFLE
Fires Shot into Chest at Home of Son-in-Law in LeRoy Township Friday Wilko Drenth, 71, who has made his home with his son-in-law, Everett Schroeder in Leroy township for the past four years, committed suicide Friday afternoon by discharging a .38 caliber rifle bullet through his chest.
First intimation that he had taken is own life was gained about 3:15 when Everett Schroeder Jr., who was returning home from a field, noticed smoke coming from one of the upstairs windows. He rushed upstairs and found the body of his grandfather slumped on the floor and clothing surrounding the wound smoldering from being ignited from the shot, which apparently fired at close range.
Coroner F. C. Koch of Waverly was called, but considered there was no need for an inquest, the circumstances being clearly that of suicide.
The aged man came in for some notoriety about two years ago when his name was connected with that of Harry Powers of West Virginia, who was accused of numerous killings of wives whose bodies Powers is said to have buried under the floor of his
garage. It was quite definitely established at the time that Powers was Mr. Drenth's son who he had not seen for a number of years after running way from home.
While Mr. Drenth is said to have brooded somewhat over the waywardness of his son, relatives do not believe that this had any connection with his suicide. He had been enjoying good health and had experienced no financial difficulties. He and his son-in-law
had been planing a trip to Michigan for several days with the expectation of leaving Saturday.
Drenth had been a widower for five years, living in the vicinity of Oran until he moved to the Schroeder home about four years ago.
Surviving are his son-in-law, two grandchildren, Wilko and Everett Schroeder, and a
granddaughter, Jenny Schroeder. His daughter, Mrs. Everett Schroeder preceded
her father in death.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Schroeder home, with Rev. A. W. Gable of Frederika officiating. Interment was made in Mentor cemetery.
[Sumner Gazette - 12 Oct 1933]
PINHOOK—The Wilko Drenth funeral which was held Monday at the home of his son-in-law, Evert Schroeder Sr. was quite largely attended. Rev. Gable of Frederika officiated at
the services at the house and at the grave in Mentor cemetery. Casket bearers were Louie Zell, Roy Waternan, Martin Schwan, John Marsh, Watson Lewis and Leslie Fay.
[Sumner Gazette - 12 Oct 1933]
information supplied by Louis.
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