Russell H. Schroeder

Obituary

Russell H. Schroeder, 87, of Langdon, ND died May 12, 2005 at the Cavalier County Memorial Hospital of Langdon. Russell H. Schroeder was born December 31, 1917 in Carrington, ND to Fred and Carrie (Hallwachs) Schroeder. He was a graduate of Carrington High School and the North Dakota Agricultural College (NDSU). He moved to Langdon in 1941 where he taught Vocational Agriculture at the Langdon High School until 1944 when he became the County Extension Agent. Russ was united in marriage to Dorothy Watkins in April of 1942 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Carrington, ND. He started Schroeder Furniture in Langdon in 1947. He retired in 1983 when he sold the business to Rick and Peggy Benoit. His family enjoyed a home on Devils Lake in the summers and spent winters in Marco Island, Florida. Russ was very community minded. He was president of the Langdon Commercial Club, Chief of the Fire Department for 25 years, started the Langdon Rural Fire Department, was on the City Commission, served on the Park Board for 24 years, and the Cavalier County Water Management Board He was a leader of wildlife activity.While serving as County Agent he organized the 4H and Homemakers Clubs in the County. He had a leading part in activities of the ND State Durum Show and the establishment of the Barley Show in Osnabrock, ND. During the war he served as County Salvage Chairman and the Kaiser Clothing drive for European Relief and served as director of the Emergency Labor program. His favorite accomplishment was his work developing the Mt. Carmel Dam Recreation Area while serving on the County Management Water Board. He donated many years to that project as well as pursuing his love for gardening, hunting and fishing. Russell is survived by his wife Dorothy of Langdon, sons; Larry of Langdon, Randy of Lewisville, NC, and Stephen of Lake Elsinore, CA; four daughters; Sandra (Tom) Evans of Hamilton, MT, Susan (Henry) Biesiot) of Dickinson, ND, Peggy (Rick) Benoit of Langdon, ND and Kathryn Schroeder of Hamilton, MT, Nine Grandchildren and Seven Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, DeNeice Wenz and brother Gerald. SERVICES: Tuesday, May 17, 11 a.m., United Methodist Church. VISITATION: Monday May 16, 2005 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon. PRAYER SERVICE: Monday May 16, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Langdon, ND. INTERMENT: Calvary Cemetary, Langdon. Brooks Funeral Home, Langdon.