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Schroeder, Cornelius E. (1858-1936)
Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1937 Jan 12 p. 14
The Mennonite obituary: 1937 Jan 19 p. 15
Birth date: *1858 Mar 16
text of obituary:
Cornelius Schroeder died at Reedley, California, on December 12, at the age of 78 years, 9 months, and 6 days.
He was born in Poland and in his youth united with the Mennonite Church there. At the age of 19 he came to America and made his home in Kansas. Here he united in marriage with Francis Stucky on November 30, 1886. Five years after his marriage he moved to Oregon and in the fall of 1904 he came with his family to Reedley, California. Here he participated in the organization of The First Mennonite Church, becoming one of its charter members.
Funeral services were held in The First Mennonite Church on December 15 on which occasion Rev. H. J. Krehbiel spoke words of comfort, basing his remarks on Numbers 23:10. Rev. J. H. Langenwalter based his remarks on Psalm 119:89 96.
He leaves to mourn his death one son, two daughters, three brothers, two sisters, and many friends.
- Find a Grave Memorial ID: 60977167