Schroeder, Ferdinand (1892-1972)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1972 Feb 10 p. 8

Birth date: 1892 Mar 22

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• Funeral services for Ferdinand Schroeder, 79, were held Thursday afternoon, Feb. 3, at the Alexanderwohl Church. Rev. Ronald Krehbiel officiated. Mr. Schroeder was born near Goessel and farmed there most of his life, moving to Goessel in1965. He is survived by his widow, the former Margaret Unrau; a son, Melvern, of Wichita; one daughter, Mrs. Waldo (Orpha) Voth of Hesston; a brother, R. P. of rural Canton; and seven grandchildren.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1972 Apr 6 p. 11

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FERDINAND SCHROEDER

Ferdinand Schroeder was born on March 22, 1892 in McPherson County, Kansas to Heinrich H. and Helena Richert Schroeder. He farmed near Goessel in Spring Valley Township until retirement in 1965.

Mr. Schroeder received his education in the North Blumenfeld School. Having received Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, he was baptized on June 8, 1913 by Heinrich Banman. He remained a faithful member of the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church.

On May 9, 1923 he married Margaret Unrau.

Upon leaving the farm in 1965, Ferd and Margaret moved to their new house in Goessel. Here they were in their seventh year of happy retirement when on Jan. 30, Ferd suffered a light stroke. His condition deteriorated and the following day he was admitted to the hospital where on Jan. 31, 1972, he passed away, reaching the age of 79 years.

He leaves to remember him: His wife, Margaret; a son Melvern and wife Floriene, and daughter Orpha and husband Waldo Voth; and seven grandchildren.

Ferd Schroeder will be remembered by his many friends for his genuine love for the church, for his compassion for those in need, and for his natural readiness to engage others in conversation. When the call for help came, he was there with hammer and saw to assist, whether clearing the debris left in the wake of a storm or flood, or building an addition to the historical church which was his church home. His last venture out of the house was to visit the sick. His last whispered con-concerns [sic] were for the well-being of his family.

The Mennonite obituary: 1972 Feb 22 p. 136