Obit of Michael SCHAD (b.1862 d.1937) Wabasha Co., MN
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Obit Michael Schad.  The Plainview News, February 5, 1937, page 1.

Michael Schad Dies at Home of Brother

Pneumonia, With Other Complications, Cause of Sudden Death

Michael Schad, 74 year old Highland township resident, passed away suddenly 
at the home of his brother, Joseph Schad, on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. 
Not in good health, but continuing his usual duties, he was taken with a 
sudden attack of pneumonia which to his life.
Mr. Schad was born on the family homestead December 21, 1862, in a log cabin 
built by his father in pioneer days. As he grew to manhood he assumed duties 
of the operations to assist his father. In September 1900 he married 
Katherine Wempner and they went to his farm in West Albany to make their 
home. Mrs. Schad died in the first year of their marriage. Mr. Schad 
continued his home on his West Albany farm until 1918 when he returned to the 
old home farm to make his home with his brother, Joseph and has since 
continued to live there.
Surviving the deceased are the brother, Joseph, and four sisters, Mrs. 
August Steich, West Albany, Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins, Wabasha, Margaret and 
Anna on the home place. Mr. Schad was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 
belonging to the Wabasha Council.
Funeral services were held on Thursday morning at the Conception church 
and burial was made in the West Albany cemetery. Rev Henry Dolle officiated 
at the services.