ANOTHER PIONEER CALLED TO HIS FINAL REST

Johan Schroeder, Richland County pioneer, died at the home of his son Emil Schroeder, east of Hankinson, on Monday, June 21st, 1920, at the age of 88 years. Johan Schroeder was born at Grobtcha(*), Germany Feb. 21st, 1832. He grew to manhood in the Fatherland and was married to Mina Wendt. The young couple came to the United States in 1856, locating at Mayville, WI., then known as the Iron Ridge country, where they lived for many years and where their eleven children were born. Seven of these are living: Mrs. Fredericka Hein, Mrs. Mina Lenzen, Mrs. August Bellin, Mrs. Hulda King, John A. Schroeder, Emil Schroeder, Albert Schroeder and Mrs. Emma Paulson.

While living in Wisconsin he was called to the colors during the Civil War, but the war ended before he saw active service. The family came to Dakota in 1881, settling near the present town of Mantador, later moving to a farm east of Hankinson. About fifteen years ago they moved to town, buying a home on the north side. Here the aged couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary fourteen years ago, but the wife died the following spring. Since her death he has made his home with his children, for the last few years with his son Emil, where he died. He had been in poor health for the past two months, suffering from the infirmities of old age, and the end was not unexpected.

He is survived by 56 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Two brothers also survive, both of whom live in Wisconsin. Deceased leaves many old time friends among the pioneers with whom he shared the privations and hardships of frontier life. He adds another to the large number of early settlers who have been called to their final reward. The funeral was held this afternoon at the Immanuel Ev. Church, Rev. C. Oberdoester conducting the services. The pallbearers were all grandsons: Alfred Hein, Louis Schroeder, George Schroeder, Harry Schroeder, Harry King, Reinhart Bellin and Tony Lenzen. Interment was made in the family lot in the Ev. Cemetery.
[Hankinson News via internetarchive]
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(*) possibly GroB Tychow (Tychowo in Poland, near Bialogard) Province of Pommerania, Kingdom of Prussia. The area became part of the German Empire in 1871 and after WWII, became Polish. A very complicated regional history, making tracing family history difficult. Johan reportedly had two brothers who also immigrated to WI, but I have not found certain connections or names.

Their eldest child, Carl Heinrich, was born at sea on the Atlantic voyage to America.