EX-ALDERMAN WILLIAM G. SCHROEDER IS DEAD
DEATH SUDDEN FOLLOWING A HEART STROKE
Well Known Resident Veteran Employe of Goodrich Co.
William G. Schroeder, former alderman from the Fifth ward and who served as a
member of the Fire and Police Commission and on the City Poor Commission, died
at his home, 1814 Clark street, Monday afternoon, a victim of a sudden attack
of heart trouble. Mr. Schroeder was stricken during the night Sunday when while
about the house, he was overcome and was found unconscious on the floor. He
never regained consciousness and death came shortly before 4 Monday afternoon.
Although Mr. Schroeder had not been in robust health, he had not complained and
had been in his usual spirits and activity up to the time he was stricken. He
was out Sunday and with Mrs. Schroeder, called upon friends, returning home
during the early evening. During the night he awoke and in going about the house
suffered the fatal attack, being found unconscious on the floor where he had
fallen. There was a slight mark on the head but physicians say that this had no
bearing and that death was due to affection (sic) of the heart. He failed to
regain consciousness and died Monday afternoon.
Veteran Goodrich Employe
Mr. Schroeder, who was 58 years of age, having been born in this city May 19,
1865, was a veteran employe of the Goodrich company having been identified with
the company for nearly (sic) at Chicago and later as superintendent in this city.
He was married 36 years ago to Fredericka Franke and shortly after the couple
took up their home at Chicago where they resided for eight years and then came to
this city where they have made their home since. Besides his widow Mr. Schroeder
is survived by two sons, Harvey and Walter, both of this city. Three brothers,
Emil, George and Hugo, and one sister Mrs. George Handl, of this city also
survive.
Three Terms in Council
For six years Mr. Schroeder served as a member of the city council, representing
the Fifth ward. He retired voluntarily at expiration of his last term but was late
induced to become candidate but lost the contest in a sweep in the election that
year. The council during his three terms was his service to the ward and city in
of (sic) a character that won him recognition as an official of highest type, Mr.
Schroeder giving his best to the city in his service, which was based upon a
thorough study and knowledge of civic problems. He was ever considered an official
who believed service to the people a duty. A man of strong convictions, integrity
and fair he was always loyal to his duty and to his friends.
On Fire-Police Board
Later Mr. Schroeder was named a member of the Fire and Police Commission, serving
under ex-Mayor John Schroeder, his term expiring last year. Here too, he rendered
valuable service in co-operating for the building up of the departments over which
the commission has jurisdiction.
“Bill” Schroeder, as he was familiarly known to his friends, was admired and
respected by a large circle of friends. In the relations of life he was a good
citizen and dependable man. He was held in esteem by the Goodrich Co. officials
in whose employ he had spent the most of his life.
Funeral Thursday
The funeral will beheld Thursday afternoon from the home at 1814 Clark street,
the Rev. D. G. Ristad of the First Lutheran church, officiating. Burial will be
at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 9, 1923 P.1
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[bur 10-11-1923/cause: acute myocarditis]