Jackson County IA Archives Obituaries.....Von Schrader, Charles August 16, 1919
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Jackson Sentinel, Aug. 16, 1919
Jackson Sentinel, August 16, 1919

Obituary-
Charles von Schrader

In the passing of Charles von Schrader, Maquoketa has lost one of her most
distinguished and prominent citizens, a man who held the esteem, respect and
confidence of every friend, acquaintance and  business  associate, his very
unspoken word inspired trust in all who came in contact with him. His remarkable
tact, unerring judgment, keen perspicacity made him a safe business confidant
and made him the advisor of a host of men and women who continuously placed
matters of tremendous moment in his competent hands.

In matters involving vital civic affairs, Mr. von Schrader possessed an almost
infallible judgment which led him to choose the right side which he supported
with quiet force and always with firm adherence to the principles he advocated.

A friend who knew Mr. von Schrader well speaks of his most outstanding
characteristic as “modesty” his absolute aversion to any word or action which
smacked of egotism. And that, to our mind, is a mark of greatness in any man.
His love of flowers and the plentiful gifts of Nature’s riches may have served
for him an inspiration, as he watched each tiny flower, plant or shrub in his
beloved gardens, each content in all meekness to fill his own niche, making no
selfish claim for special notice, but content to fill its God appointed destiny.

Sickness is the testing time; and pain is the furnace that tries the metal of
men. Through several years of illness, he maintained the same quiet
uncomplaining attitude, and the record of his life is made brighter by these
last pages of heroic suffering; for then the gold of his character gleamed
brightest.

Charles von Schrader was born in Maquoketa, September 4, 1858. He was the son of
Dr. and Mrs. Otto von Schrader, early settlers of this city. After attending
local schools, he entered Grinnell College and later Rush Medical College from
which he was graduated with an M. D. degree. He however, practiced his
profession but a short time, choosing rather the career of financier. He
therefore entered the First National Bank of which institution he became cashier
and subsequently president, the office he held at the time of his death.

In 1887 he was united in marriage to Miss Imogene Mitchell, daughter of Pierce
Mitchell, and to this union, five children were born, all but one of whom
survive. They are Mrs. Melvin Joiner, Burr and Miss Rosamond of this city and
Mrs. Fred Blythe of Williamsburg, Iowa. Frederic passed away while serving his
country at the Great Lakes Training Station.

The funeral will be held from the residence on Locust Street Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. J. G. Morgan of the Congregational Church officiating. Interment
in Mt. Hope Cemetery.


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