Obituaries
THOMAS SCHROER, 73, DIES AT JORDAN TUESDAY
Owen County (Indiana) Leader, March 4, 1954
Thomas E. Schroer, 73, died Tuesday morning at his home in Jordan. Mr. Schroer was born July 18, 1880, in Owen County, a son of Frederick and Mary Kennedy Schroer. He was a member of the old Union United Brethren Church near Jordan. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Flora Schroer; five daughters, Mrs. Edith Staley of Indianapolis; Mrs. Pauline Rubeck, Mrs. Ruth Williamson, Mrs. Doris Williamson, all of Poland; Mrs. Marie Williamson of Sheldon, Ill.; and one son, Kenneth Schroer, of Poland. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren, and several cousins. Following death, the body was taken to the Schoppenhorst Mortuary in Clay City. The body was returned Wednesday to the residence in Jordan where friends may call anytime until the time of services. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Jordan Presbyterian Church. Rev. Cyrus Mears will officiate and interment will be made in the Olive Hill Cemetery.
Posted by Randi Richardson
NOTE: According to my research, Thomas Schroer had a half brother named Walter Schroer and a half sister named Laura Huber. Thomas' mother, Mary Ellen Canady (Huber) Schroer was married first to Daniel T. Huber on January 25, 1862. Daniel died on March 9, 1879, and Mary was subsequently married Frederick Schroer on March 9, 1879. It is assumed, but not proven, that Walter was Frederick's son by a previous marriage. Thomas' obit is noted below. As you will note, there is no mention of any siblings.