Mr. Fritz Schroeder, Sr., age 75 years, a prominent and long-time resident of Needville, died suddenly at his home there early Wednesday morning. Seemingly he had been in perfect health and his sudden demise is deplored by all of his acquaintances. He was well known in the county, having resided in Needville since 1901.
Deceased is survived by his wife; eight sons, Henry and Otto of Beasley, Thos. of Uvalde, Fritz of Damon, Ed, Richard, Reinehart, and Freddie of Bennview; three daughters, Mrs. Matilda Falkenberg of Uvalde, Mrs. Emma Tielke of Ganado, and Mrs. Hilda Gerken of Cottonwood; thirty-three grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Immanuel's Church in Needville Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, with Rev. J.R. Vilt officiating in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends.
Interment was made in Needville Public Cemetery.
Mr. Fritz Schroeder, Sr., age 75 years, a prominent and long-time resident of Needville, died suddenly at his home there early Wednesday morning. Seemingly he had been in perfect health and his sudden demise is deplored by all of his acquaintances. He was well known in the county, having resided in Needville since 1901.
Deceased is survived by his wife; eight sons, Henry and Otto of Beasley, Thos. of Uvalde, Fritz of Damon, Ed, Richard, Reinehart, and Freddie of Bennview; three daughters, Mrs. Matilda Falkenberg of Uvalde, Mrs. Emma Tielke of Ganado, and Mrs. Hilda Gerken of Cottonwood; thirty-three grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Immanuel's Church in Needville Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, with Rev. J.R. Vilt officiating in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends.
Interment was made in Needville Public Cemetery.
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Henry Louis Schroeder
1883–1952
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Mathilde Schroeder Falkenberg
1885–1981
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Otto William Schroeder
1887–1972
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Theodore Henry Schroeder
1889–1946
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Fredrick William Schroeder
1891–1955
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Emma Louise Schroeder Tielke
1892–1994
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Eddie Theodor Schroeder
1897–1969
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Richard L. Schroeder
1899–1944
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Reinhart Willie Schroeder
1901–1974
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Alfred Fritz "Freddie" Schroeder
1903–1985
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Hilda Louise Schroeder Gerken
1907–1982
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