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Schroeder, Peter H. (1877-1971)
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| + | <center><h3>Retired Merchant of Hillsboro Dies</h3></center> |
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| + | Hillsboro, Kan. — Funeral services for Peter H. Schroeder, 83, well-known retired merchant here, were held the afternoon of Jan. 30 at the First Mennonite Church with the pastor, Rev. Roland Goering, officiating. He was the oldest member of this church. |
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| + | Mr. Schroeder died Jan. 27 at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, after having suffered a fractured hip on Jan. 14. A native of Hillsboro, he was co-owner of the pioneer firm of Schaeffler Mercantile here for many years, retiring in 1957. He was active in civic affairs, serving on the city council and the school board. |
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| + | Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Wiebe and Mrs. Frank Jantz, both of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Waldo W. Leisy of Wichita; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. His wife, the former Anna Nickel, died in 1965. |
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| + | ''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1971 Apr 1 p. 11 <br> |
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| + | ''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1971 Feb 9 p. 91 |
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Revision as of 12:36, 29 December 2022
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Feb 4 p. 7
Birth date: 1877
text of obituary:
Retired Merchant of Hillsboro Dies
Hillsboro, Kan. — Funeral services for Peter H. Schroeder, 83, well-known retired merchant here, were held the afternoon of Jan. 30 at the First Mennonite Church with the pastor, Rev. Roland Goering, officiating. He was the oldest member of this church.
Mr. Schroeder died Jan. 27 at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, after having suffered a fractured hip on Jan. 14. A native of Hillsboro, he was co-owner of the pioneer firm of Schaeffler Mercantile here for many years, retiring in 1957. He was active in civic affairs, serving on the city council and the school board.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Wiebe and Mrs. Frank Jantz, both of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Waldo W. Leisy of Wichita; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. His wife, the former Anna Nickel, died in 1965.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Apr 1 p. 11
The Mennonite obituary: 1971 Feb 9 p. 91
