Gustav Schroeder Found Dead Tuesday Gustav J. Schroeder, 80, was found hanging from the door of his room over Rix Hatchery at 6:30 Tuesday evening, June 6, 1950, by John Wiese. Sheriff Al Thorup was called and Dr. J.L. Cochran held a coroner's inquest. The jury was comprised of Francis Brennan, Emil Kuhl, and Clifford M. Johnson. Their verdict was suicide.

Schroeder, a retired farmer, was having serious trouble with his vision and it is believed despondency was the cause of his action.

Born July 31, 1869, he was the son of Hans and Anna (Schultz) Schroeder.
June 8, 1950, Manning Monitor

GUSTAV SCHROEDER RITES HELD FRIDAY
Funeral services for Gustav J. Schroeder, 80, were held at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning on Friday afternoon with Rev. Harlan Kruse of the Manning Presbyterian church officiating. Music was by a quartet, Ray Pratt, May Schrum, Emma Dietz, and Clifford M. Johnson, accompanied by Bonita (Mrs. Henry W.) Hagedorn.

Mr. Schroeder was buried in the Manning Cemetery. Henry Peters, Herbert Kuhl, John Wiese, Alfred Starek, Henry W. Hagedorn, and John H. Junge acted as pallbearers.

Mr. Schroeder was born July 31, 1869, in Holstein, Germany, the son of Hans and Anna Schroeder. He came to America with his parents 69 years ago, and farmed near Westside. He farmed near Manning for 40 years and moved to town in 1918.

Mr. Schroeder was found dead in his rooms on June 6. He had no immediate relatives. Three sisters and two brothers died in Germany.
June 15, 1950, Manning Monitor